High School Science - Possible Coaching - 4 Day Week

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Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic High School Science Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for science and a commitment to inspiring students to explore and understand the world around them. As a Science Teacher, you will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging science lessons that align with curriculum standards, fostering a positive learning environment, and guiding students in their scientific inquiries and discoveries.

Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum Development:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, age-appropriate curriculum aligned with state standards and educational best practices.
• Create lesson plans that incorporate a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Foster a love of learning through hands-on activities, group projects, and interactive lessons.
2. Classroom Management:
• Establish and maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Implement effective behavior management techniques to promote positive behavior and address challenging behaviors when necessary.
• Organize classroom materials, resources, and labs to facilitate independent exploration and discovery.
3. Assessment and Progress Monitoring:
• Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and identify areas for growth.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions to support individual student needs.
• Communicate student progress to parents through regular progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and other forms of communication.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and coordinate interdisciplinary activities, events, and projects.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with parents regarding student progress, classroom activities, and school events.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and other school-related activities as required.
5. Professional Development:
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in science education.
• Seek out opportunities for growth and improvement, including attending workshops, conferences, and pursuing additional certifications or credentials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification/license in Science (Secondary level).
• Previous teaching experience in a high school setting preferred.
• Strong content knowledge and passion for science.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into teaching and learning.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of a team.
• High level of enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to student success.