Middle School Grade 7 Science Teacher (One Year)

The middle school science teacher is responsible for delivering a science curriculum to middle school students in an engaging, stimulating and effective manner, using varied instructional strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to promote inquiry-based learning, in which students work both collaboratively and independently to create new knowledge, share materials, problem-solve and discuss mathematical concepts through hands-on learning activities such as labs, fieldwork and whole class discussions.,

• Teach four sections of science and serve as a Grade 7 advisor, (each section of science meets for 80 min, four times per every eight days and advisory meets every day for 30 min)
• Prepare, coordinate and plan the curriculum with other members of the science department, and liaise with other departments where appropriate
• Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in science education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis
• Monitor and evaluate students' progress, prepare for parent conferences, grade assessments and complete report cards, etc
• Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students, demonstrating strong knowledge of laboratory safety and explicitly teaching safe practices while delivering an engaging and challenging syllabus
• Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning
• Participate in regular, purposeful science pedagogy meetings and in professional development sessions
• Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and leadership of extracurricular activities
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Middle School Principal
  
  A bachelor's degree in science or a relevant field
• Substantive experience teaching middle school science
• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively in a team-focused environment
• Experience with differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of all students
• Training and experience in intercultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and workplace
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Significant recent professional development germane to the position
• Commitment to and facility with integration of technology in the service of student learning
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children
• Demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience supporting student welfare, Experience within a standards-based curriculum
• Experience/knowledge of integrated and/or thematic instruction
• Experience/knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
• Experience in advisory, mentoring or delivering social-emotional learning curricula that support adolescent wellbeing