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    Middle School Science Teacher - Oakland, United States - Bentley School

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    Job DescriptionSalary: Pay Range: $69,525 to $140,000

    Reports To: K-8 Director

    Position Type: Full-Time, Faculty, Exempt

    Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

    Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development. Teachers are expected to align unequivocally with student growth and success, establishing pedagogical objectives that are consistent with students' development, reflecting high expectations along with demonstrated flexibility based on student achievement. Beyond the classroom, Bentley faculty members participate meaningfully in aspects of student and campus life serving as role models of compassion, respect, justice, and inclusivity as citizens of the world.

    Criteria:

    Self-motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community.

    Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

    • Teaching Middle School Science and elective courses
    • Serving as a co-advisor to a group of students
    • Developing daily lesson plans and assessment of student performance
    • Participating in various aspects of student life at Bentley such as advising students, clubs, coaching, or working with student organizations
    • Working collaboratively with administration, grade level teachers, specialists, and advisors
    • Developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
    • Supporting and following school policies and procedures
    • Creating a positive learning environment both remotely and on campus where students thrive academically
    • Engaging in regular supervisory duties including drop off, recess, lunch and pick up
    • Attending regular faculty, grade-level, and weekly department meetings
    • Attending Open Houses, Admissions events, and other special events as needed
    • Being a positive and contributing member of the Bentley community
    • Communicating effectively with parents through conferences, and report writing

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree and/or Master's in a related field
    • Experience teaching science
    • Experience in teaching hands-on, interactive labs with the use of technology
    • Experience in an interdisciplinary environment with an emphasis on group collaboration
    • Experience in teaching problem-solving skills in addition to traditional core content
    • Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students
    • Desire to continually examine one's practice with the goal to improve student learning
    • Commitment to issues of diversity, leadership, inclusion, and equity; Candidates who reflect the broad range of diversity of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply
    • A passion for working with young people
    • A desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers and administrators
    • Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    • An advanced degree in Science Education and/or a related field that requires significant coursework in the sciences
    • Experience in working with grades 5-12 in an academic setting
    • Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment

    Requirements:

    Bentley School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

    Pay Range:

    Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The salary scale for this position ranges from $69,525 for teachers with no prior teaching experience to $140,000 for teachers with over 40 years of prior experience.

    How to Apply:

    Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice. A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.

    Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.



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