Full Time Middle School Math & Science Teacher

Duties:

• To plan and teach courses as outlined by the Head of School
• Use Gold Standard Project-Based Learning to design and teach each course culminating in a high-quality exhibition at the end of each term.
• Create, revise and use curriculum aligned with core competencies.
• Use our LMS consistently and effectively to ensure clear communication with parents and students.
• Consistently follow grading and feedback guidelines and submit and meet submission deadlines.
• Differentiate instruction within the classroom and provide early intervention when challenges occur. Follow existing protocols related to academic and/or behavioral concerns.
• Use personal learning plans to guide instruction, as needed.
• To plan and execute high quality FieldWork that integrates with the course material and encourages students to understand the real-world application and impact of what they learn in the classroom.
• To serve as a mentor to a small group of students and facilitate their work through our Core Advisory curriculum.

Additional Duties/Expectations include:

• Timeliness and professionalism in dress and communication.
• Enthusiastic support of the school mission and the academic, emotional and social growth of students.
• Personal growth mindset, compassion, positivity, belief that every student is capable and has strengths, transparent and respectful written and oral communication, and love of learning are all key for this role.

Compensation: Determined by experience

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Significant experience teaching math and science at the middle school level. Experience with project-based learning is preferred.
• Demonstrable success teaching math and science to students across ability levels.
• Competency in Social and Emotional Learning. Engaging students of all backgrounds and abilities and recognizing that differentiation is a tool for meeting students where they are, for whom they are, and helping them thrive academically, emotionally, socially, and culturally.
• Proven commitment to equity, inclusion, and a personal approach that values all people and respects differences concerning race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
• Autonomous worker: A self-starter who values both initiative and collaboration.
• Kind, curious, life-long learner!

Job Type: Full-time