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Form of workLa Salle Academy is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school, sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools (the De La Salle Christian Brothers) offering a comprehensive curriculum. Founded in 1871 and located in the heart of Providence, La Salle Academy serves a student body of 1560 students in grades 6 through 12. La Salle Academy has as its mission the education of young men and women of diverse backgrounds, with a special concern for the working class and the poor, in the tradition of St. John Baptist De La Salle's ideals of faith, service, and community.
The long-term biology substitute teacher will join a department that offers a full range of courses in science. The teacher will instruct five high school classes; Essential duties for faculty members at La Salle Academy include 1) classroom instruction; 2) conferences with students, parents and colleagues; 3) active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development and pedagogy.
The successful applicant will have at least a bachelor's degree in Biology or a related subject. Experience teaching Biology, AP Biology, Oceanography and/or Chemistry is preferred. Experience in teaching high school aged students and academic preparation is desired. Ability to teach other science courses a plus. Familiarity with computers and an interest in technology integration in the science curriculum is essential. This is a position for teaching honors and college preparatory Biology. Competence with a Smart Board, Vernier probe-ware and other technologies is important. Lab work is an essential segment of the course. References should speak to the candidate's ability to be a dynamic educator with leadership potential; he/her eagerness and enthusiasm in working effectively with capable young people at this level; and to his or her ability to work collaboratively with adult colleagues.
