Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for science and education, inspiring students to explore and understand various scientific concepts. The Teacher's job is to ensure that all students are learning at a high level and creating a classroom where students are challenged to critically think and problem solve.

Instructional Process:

· Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the school goals and objectives, Delaware State Standards and the Common Core State Standards.

· Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize student time on task

· Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students

· Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies

· Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits

· Completes progress reports and trimester report cards, as scheduled

· Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information and copies, as required by Administration

· Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, interventionists, tutors, and volunteers, as needed

· Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals, as appropriate

· Demonstrates a strong grasp of content matter

· Uses effective oral and written expression

Curriculum Development:

· Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum

· Is an active participant in all team meetings, PLC meetings, and planned professional development meetings

· Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities

Classroom Management:

· Develops, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied

· Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

· Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school

· Supervises all assigned students during the school day, inside and (when necessary) outside the school building.

Public Relations:

· Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public

· Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, appropriate use of PLC planning time, and conference planning time

· Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public

· Works cooperatively and communicates with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children

· Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members

Professional Growth:

· Continues professional growth through attendance at PLC meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced courses at institutions of higher learning

· Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations

· Cooperates with the administration in planning and participating in appropriate in-service training programs at a school or district level

· Attends all staff, department, and committee meetings, on time, as required

Student Evaluation:

· Evaluates accomplishment of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher made tests, samples of students' work, mastery skill check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests and provided on-line assessment tools

· Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program, as required by the administration

· Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws

Knowledge and Skills:

· Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children

· Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is made.

· Some knowledge of the school organization and its community.

· Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages.

· Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines.

· Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, rewards and consequences.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
State of Delaware Certificate and Licensure

Application Procedure:
Apply online

Join us in shaping young minds through the wonders of science!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,377.00 - $59,611.34 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• Science

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, DE 19802 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, DE 19802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person