7-8: Science Teacher And Academic Support

We pursue a unique combination of emotional intelligence and personalized learning that lead to high academic achievement and social-emotional development. Our Scholars love the safe place that we have created for them, and they love learning.

To achieve our mission, we are searching for talented teachers with a bachelor’s degree and preferred teacher certification. We are looking for people of integrity who are resilient and steadfast in facing challenges. People who are flexible, coachable, and possess the desire to do what is needed to accelerate learning for our Scholars. Excellent time and attendance and availability to coach and advise extracurricular activities are essential. 

As a  Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

DELIVERY of INSTRUCTION

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
• Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged.

ASSESSMENT

• Develop standards-aligned, measurable, ambitious big goals that will increase student opportunities for achievement; assess and track performance against these goals.
• Measure student achievement of, and progress toward, the learning objectives and big goals with formative and summative assessment tools.
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting big goals by frequently checking for understanding and listening.
• Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• Create a focused environment of fairness and respect that encourages students to take risks and strive to reach goals.
• Communicate and enforce high expectations and standards for behavior and Academic performance, aligned with the SM Achievement Guide and Conscious Discipline, to create a strong culture of achievement and respect.
• Establish, model, practice, and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans, as needed.
• Implement classroom procedures, systems, and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time.
• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies and culture
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
• Show up for critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more

FAMILY and COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parent/guardians remaining sensitive to different families’ cultures, values and needs.
• Initiate and maintain timely communication with all parents/guardians concerning student progress and to provide a clear picture of the curriculum and high expectations.
• Work collaboratively with parents/guardians, families, and other members of the community to involve them in activities and to showcase student work.
• Supporting student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities as needed

PROFESSIONALISM

• Being a positive and contributing member of the professional community.

• Demonstrate a growth mindset and understand that teaching is complex and challenging.

• Collaborate with colleagues (school-wide meetings, professional development days, and Summer Institute) to continuously improve personal practice, classroom instruction, assessment, and student achievement, as well as the overall goals and mission of the school and the network.
• Access meaningful learning experiences (current theory, research, and developments in relevant academic disciplines, professional development opportunities, and ideas from colleagues and supervisors) and exercises judgment in accepting findings as valid for application in classroom practice and teacher improvement.