Science Teacher - Quincy, United States - The Woodward SChool

Description

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• Minimum 3 years experience preferred

Job Goal: To provide informed, engaged instruction in one or more subject areas and support students to optimize their capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the program core values and mission.
• Establish and implement behavioral norms and maintain consistent routines in the classroom and throughout the school building.
• Provide differentiated classroom instruction through the implementation of curriculum content, methods and materials, guided by the MA Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards.
• Formulate lesson plans, monthly projected plans, and curriculum plans as specified by Supervisor.
• Be willing and prepared to be a practitioner of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in pedagogy.
• Showcase innovation in all classroom practices, both with and without the utilization of a variety of technologies.
• Review of all cumulative records of assigned students including IEPs, evaluations, progress notes, status reports, medical background, etc.
• Maintain parent contact in cooperation with other school staff (i.e., phone log, e-mail, etc.).
• Maintain collaborative communication with staff to ensure consistent educational delivery.
• Attend to assigned duties (i.e., lunch, morning duty, clubs, advisory, affinity groups, etc.).
• Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training, parent meetings, student-centered staff meetings.
• Establish goals to continue professional growth and development.
• Maintain a respectful, positive, pro-active professional attitude.
• Develop an ongoing, problem solving relationship with supervisor, seeking guidance as necessary.
• Use a wide variety of assessments including individual, common and external assessments to inform and evaluate teaching and learning.
• Compile progress and report card grades and/or individual student progress reports as required and within estimated timelines.
• Communicate student progress regularly with parents and/or community when necessary.
• Attend special school events, admissions open houses and info sessions

Ideal candidates should understand the developmental needs of children; the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and peers. The teacher should value commitment to our school's mission to empower and advance young women through education; and work collaboratively to uphold the values of the school and our programs in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community. The preferred candidate shall have innovative ideas and best practices on curriculum and technology to support our science program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, diversity statement and a list of references.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent required; Master's degree strongly preferred;
• Passion for working with adolescents;
• Ability and confidence to utilize technology to facilitate and enhance teaching and learning;
• Skill and experience with differentiated instruction and assessment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and within the school community;
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience preferred;