Science Teacher

Organization Overview

A prominent charter boarding school that combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts. The school is centered around its character values: compassion, self-discipline, integrity, respect for oneself and others, responsibility, honesty, and self-determination. The school staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The School follows a typical academic school year calendar.



Position Overview

The Science Teacher will design, develop, and deliver quality lesson plans and curricula that adhere to national and school guidelines. Providing suitable assessments and delivering helpful feedback to students, parents, and other teachers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and instructing lessons on science topics, such as biology, chemistry, or physics
• Enforcing classroom management and school administrative policies
• Assessing and accommodating students learning needs and styles
• Using technology to deliver lessons and other educational materials
• Communicating effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Preparing students for standardized science and post-secondary entrance tests
• Grading students assignments, tests and exams
• Evaluate each student’s progress in social studies knowledge and skills. 
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and supplies; maintains required inventory records. 
• Supervise daily and check homework, ensure students’ academic progress, and serve as a primary point of contact for parents. 
• Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs. 
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities. 
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator(s) to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.  

Qualifications

The MS/ US Science Teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State of Maryland authority. In accordance with certification requirements and performance expectations, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria. 

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 
• A valid Maryland Teacher’s Certificate in Science (6-12) or the ability to possess a conditional certification
• Ability to pass a background check