Primary STEAM Teacher

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Educational (schools / universities etc.)
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

The Primary STEAM Teacher is responsible for planning and teaching engaging, hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Health) lessons to primary school students at CCF. Instead of just reading from textbooks, the teacher encourages students to learn by doing activities, asking questions, and understanding big ideas. The role includes teaching Health and Art alongside STEM activities. This helps students build strong skills step-by-step from Kindergarten to Grade 6, so they are fully ready for high school STEM in Grade 7.

Key liaison: Education Team

Report to: School Operations Coordinator

Manage: N/A

Note: For Cambodian applications Only

Working Days/Hours: 07:30am-12:00pm and 01:30pm-05:00pm from Monday to Saturday

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching STEAM Lessons
• Plan and teach practical, hands-on STEAM lessons that combine science, technology, engineering, art, and health.
• Use activity-based teaching so students learn how to solve real problems instead of just memorising facts.
• Help students build skills steadily from young primary grades through Grade 6, preparing them for high school STEM standards in Grade 7.
• Opportunity to run after-school and evening Primary STEAM Clubs at NCA for extra student projects.
• Planning Integrated Projects
• Work with the STEAM team to plan lessons and topics for the term and year.
• Create fun projects that mix STEM topics with creative visual arts, health, and everyday life.
• Work closely with co-teachers, ICT teachers, English/Maths teachers, and volunteers.
• Looking After Learning Materials
• Prepare and test class materials, art supplies, and tools before lessons begin.
• Help look after primary STEAM tools and supplies across primary campuses, reporting any needed items or broken tools to the Lead Primary STEAM Teacher and Lab team.
• Classroom Management & Student Care
• Set clear classroom rules that encourage safety, teamwork, good behavior, and respect.
• Guide students individually and teach them to work well in groups.
• Watch out for student health, hygiene, and safety, and report any problems to school managers.
• Administration & Training
• Complete basic primary school admin work, such as taking student attendance daily and writing student progress updates.
• Join CCF training sessions and professional development (PD) workshops to keep improving as a teacher.

Benefits

• CCF provides successful candidates a competitive salary and benefits based on job and potential.
• The successful candidate will become part of an integrated team working together as ONE CCF.

Languages

• Khmer - Fluent is required
• English - Basic is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Primary Teaching, Science, Art, or a related field.

General & Technical Skills

• Ethical and able to demonstrate CCF values in day-to-day work.
• Certificate of Teaching Methodology is preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred in visual arts, creative arts, or health education alongside STEM subjects.
• Ability to create and teach projects that combine science, technology, art, and health together.
• Knowledge of ICT Skills.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in Khmer; basic/working English skills;

Soft Skills

• Be honest, trustworthy, patient, respectful and helpful
• High compassion and commitment to work with our community and children from a difficult background
• Genuine enjoyment for helping the students and passion for teaching