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Birchwood School District

Job Posting: Lead Teacher
Birchwood Career and STEAM Academy (Charter School)
Location: Birchwood, WI | Position Type: Full-Time | Start Date:TBD

About Us:
Birchwood STEAM and Career Academy is an innovative charter school within the Birchwood School District focused on career readiness, real-world learning, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) integration. Designed for flexibility, innovation, and student-centered learning, this unique program empowers students to take ownership of their education through hands-on, personalized, and project-based experiences.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Lead Teacher for our Birchwood STEAM and Career Academy. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, self-directed educator to take full ownership of a unique learning environment. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for all aspects of instruction, student support, and program development, in collaboration with district administration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the teacher responsible for instruction across core subject areas and STEAM-based curriculum.

  • Design and implement personalized, project-based, and interdisciplinary learning experiences aligned with career and technical education goals.

  • Act as the academic advisor, instructional leader, and program coordinator for all students in the academy.

  • Collaborate with local businesses, colleges, and community partners to provide students with real-world learning opportunities.

  • Monitor student progress, manage assessment and reporting, and ensure compliance with charter goals and state standards.

  • Foster a flexible, innovative, and inclusive learning environment that supports all students’ academic and career aspirations.

  • Maintain regular communication with families, district personnel, and governing board representatives.

Qualifications:

  • Valid Wisconsin teaching license required.

  • At least 3 years of teaching experience with demonstrated success in self-directed or alternative learning environments preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of STEAM disciplines, personalized learning, and project-based education.

  • Highly organized and capable of managing all instructional and operational aspects of a small charter program.

  • Excellent communication, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

  • Commitment to equity, innovation, and nontraditional pathways to student success.

Preferred Experience:

  • Career and technical education (CTE), charter school, or small-school setting.

  • Designing curriculum and assessments independently.

  • Community engagement and partnership building.

Why This Role is Unique:

  • Close relationships with a small student body.

  • Direct impact on student success, school culture, and program development.

  • Strong support from district leadership and community partners.

Full details here.

 

The Birchwood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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