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5th Grade Math and Science Teacher

Employer
Prospect Sierra School
Location
El Cerrito, California

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Job Category
Teaching
Grade Level
Middle School
Job Type
Full-Time

Job Details

Prospect Sierra School

 

5th Grade Math & Science Teacher

 

 

 

Overview of School

 

Prospect Sierra School, a prominent East Bay independent school, is seeking a full-time 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher.

 

 

 

Prospect Sierra is an independent, co-ed K–8 school located on two campuses in El Cerrito, California. Our mission “inspires students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; to develop strong academic skills; and to become creative and independent thinkers.” The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) recently featured Prospect Sierra as a Model School of the Future, among only seven schools worldwide, in its publication A Guide to Becoming a School of the Future. Please visit our website, www.prospectsierra.org, for more information about the school.

 

 

 

Overview of Position

 

This position is for 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher. The successful candidate will report to the Middle School Division Head. As a 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

 

  • Teach and oversee the 5th Grade Math and Science courses.

     

    Collaborate with other 5th grade team members as well as the math and science departments.

     

    Work with math and science department colleagues as well as technology and library     departments to implement existing curriculum and ensure quality of overall program.

     

    Participate in the 5th grade service field trip to the Marin Headlands.

     

    Oversee a “Family” of mixed-grade students once a week.

     

    Teach one elective each quarter.

     

    Help lead service learning and buddy programs.

     

 

 

The 5th Grade Math and Science teacher works very closely with the 5th Grade Homeroom teachers to ensure adequate academic and social-emotional progress among all our 5th graders.  

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

The candidate must have:

 

  • Three or more years teaching upper elementary and/or middle school experience

     

    Commitment to early adolescent education and social/emotional development

     

    Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community that allows for a multitude of perspectives to be heard and respected

     

    Ability and willingness to work in teams

     

    Ability to effectively communicate and partner with prospective and current parents

     

    A passion for math and science education and its instruction

     

 

 

The ideal candidate would also have:

 

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

     

    Sense of humor

     

    Flexibility

     

    Strong organizational and record keeping skills

     

    Excellent interpersonal skills

     

    Willingness to work with library and tech departments to integrate various media into curriculum

     

    Commitment to cultural competence and identity safety

     

    Awareness of differentiated learning and teaching styles

     

 

Duties school-wide include:

 

  • Participation on other committees as needed and appropriate

     

    Ancillary duties as needed for school-wide operation

     

 

The ideal candidate will be a team player and be willing to take on leadership roles as needed.

 

 

 

Prospect Sierra School’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our hiring process; we encourage LGBTQ+ people and people of color to apply.

 

 

Salary

 

The salary is competitive. Benefits included.

 

 

 

How to Apply

 

Send a résumé (including written recommendations and/or contact information for three references) and one page cover letter to:

 

 

 

Heather Rogers, Middle School Head

 

Attention: 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher

 

Prospect Sierra School

 

960 Avis Drive

 

El Cerrito, CA 94530

 

Email: avisjobs@prospectsierra.org (Please put “5th Grade Math and Science Teacher” in the subject line).

 

 

 

Company

Prospect Sierra is an independent, co-ed K–8 school located on two campuses in El Cerrito, California. Our mission “inspires students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; to develop strong academic skills; and to become creative and independent thinkers.” NAIS recently featured Prospect Sierra as a Model School of the Future, among only seven schools worldwide, in its publication A Guide to Becoming a School of the Future. Please visit our website, www.prospectsierra.org, for more information about the school.

 

Company info
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Telephone
5108099000
Location
960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito
California
94530
US

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