Middle School Science Teacher
- Employer
- Sacred Heart Schools
- Location
- Atherton, CA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Science Teacher
- Grade Level
- Middle School
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Reports To: Principal of P-8
Position Purpose: The science teacher is responsible for all aspects of creating a dynamic learning environment for students and will also serve as a middle school advisor.
Specific Expectations for P-8 Employees: In addition to regular teaching responsibilities (including but not limited to preparing curriculum and grade reporting, class prep, student reporting report card narratives, parent-teacher conferences, supervision duties, classroom substitution, advisory, elective teaching, office hours, outdoor education/field trips, etc.), the following duties and responsibilities are required as part of the P-8 faculty/staff workload: Responsibilities beyond the boundaries of teaching assignments that foster a growth mindset in order to continually improve our P-8 program such as professional development and trainings, attendance of or participation in, mandatory meetings and/or events (Directors Days, Open Houses, accreditation meetings, etc.) are required as directed by your supervisor. All employees will be paid appropriately and according to current law.
Essential Functions
Position Purpose: The science teacher is responsible for all aspects of creating a dynamic learning environment for students and will also serve as a middle school advisor.
Specific Expectations for P-8 Employees: In addition to regular teaching responsibilities (including but not limited to preparing curriculum and grade reporting, class prep, student reporting report card narratives, parent-teacher conferences, supervision duties, classroom substitution, advisory, elective teaching, office hours, outdoor education/field trips, etc.), the following duties and responsibilities are required as part of the P-8 faculty/staff workload: Responsibilities beyond the boundaries of teaching assignments that foster a growth mindset in order to continually improve our P-8 program such as professional development and trainings, attendance of or participation in, mandatory meetings and/or events (Directors Days, Open Houses, accreditation meetings, etc.) are required as directed by your supervisor. All employees will be paid appropriately and according to current law.
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a life science curriculum guided by the department's mission/value statement
- Create and deliver high-quality middle school science units that include robust daily lessons while addressing the varied learning needs of individual students.
- Utilize varied methods and approaches to material, integrating technology, assessments, projects, etc., to encourage and create engaged learning in the classroom.
- Respond to evaluations and feedback professionally and constructively; demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
- Provide frequent, meaningful feedback to students, both formative and summative, including report cards and individualized comments.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve teaching and learning.
- Serve as a middle school advisor.
- Perform other duties (recess, dismissal, etc.) as directed.
- A minimum of three years teaching physical science; familiar with the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
- Master's degree (strongly preferred) or BA and post graduate work in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science or other relevant field of study and/or single subject credential in science.
- Knowledge of best practices in middle school science instruction including using curriculum based on the next generation science standards and an obvious passion for the science subject matter being taught.
- Experience in a Makerspace is preferred, but not required.
- Enjoy working with children and outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community.
- A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria
- Commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. Additional skills in Spanish are highly valued and preferred.
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Works in a fast moving and dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
- Must comply with all state vaccination requirements and show proof of vaccination including but not limited to COVID-19 or proof of eligibility for exemption.
- May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
- Be able to occasionally and safely lift up to 30 lbs. and regularly lift up to 10 lbs.
- Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment.
- Must be able to regularly travel safely and comfortably across the 64 acre campus.
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
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