Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a science focus, have significant teaching experience at the middle school level, skill for serving as a Middle School advisor, and demonstrate a record of innovation and professional growth in a school setting.
Advanced degrees are strongly encouraged; state certification is not required
Beyond these qualifications, we will give special consideration to forward-thinking applicants who possess a high level of professionalism, a commitment to a learner-centered environment, and collaboration with peers
Responsibilities
This position is for science instruction as a sixth and seventh grade Middle School Science Teacher
This includes curricular topics of Life Science, chemistry, Earth sciences, and principles in sustainability
Responsible for teaching four sections of science as well as being a grade level advisor
Work in partnership with department colleagues to maintain and refine an innovative and intellectually challenging Middle School science curriculum
Integrate scientific practices such as modeling, data collection, analysis, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning
Design and implement inquiry-based, hands-on lessons and activities that support grade-level learning goals
Successfully balance proactive planning with the flexibility to adapt to changing schedules.
Demonstrate proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail, and Google Calendar) for curricular planning and effective delivery of daily lessons
Curate and incorporate real-world applications and cross-disciplinary connections to deepen understanding of course content
Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that facilitates learning and promotes curiosity, collaboration, and respect
Differentiate materials to align instruction within the department while appropriately scaffolding lessons to meet the diverse learning needs of students
Provide timely, constructive feedback to students, while collecting and using data to inform instruction and support student growth
Communicate promptly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues regarding student progress and learning goals
Support students' social-emotional development and executive functioning skills
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance teaching and learning
Serve as an advisor or contribute to advisory programming, as assigned
Participate actively in department meetings, professional development, committee opportunities, and school-wide initiatives