What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Science Teacher position at Colorado Military Academy?
About Us
Colorado Military Academy is a tuition free public charter school for K-12 conveniently located next to Peterson SFB. Pre-K is available as a tuition-based program.
CMA offers a structured learning environment inspiring academic excellence, self-discipline, responsibility, and community involvement with the support of peers, instructors, and mentors. CMA is invested in developing leadership skills in all of our Cadets. Our young leaders are inspired on a daily basis through student-led mentorship programs and integrated leadership opportunities. Continued leadership growth and our strong academic program provides a pathway for college-bound students while the Civil Air Patrol program provides experience, character development, and bonds that will last a lifetime. The practical leadership experience earned at CMA will be beneficial regardless of the path they choose in life. At Colorado Military Academy, we strive to maintain a positive, collaborative, supporting work environment for all of our staff. We believe that happy staff create happy, successful students.
Position Summary
Colorado Military Academy is looking for a High School Science Teacher to join our team. As our High School Science Teacher, you would be teaching Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental/Forensic Science with class sizes ranging from 15-25 students. In our 8 period schedule, you would have 2 plan periods and a 30 minute lunch. We pride ourselves on our staff comradery, positive work culture and supportive administration.
Responsibilities:
The High School Science Teacher is responsible for teaching knowledge and skills in high school sciences preparing high school students for postsecondary education, military service, and/or the workforce.
- Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Create hands-on, inquiry-based, project-based lessons that build excitement for science.
- Demonstrate scientific concepts using models, technology, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Instructs students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment.
- Follows IEP accommodations and communicates with SpEd teachers as needed.
- Posts assignments and grades in PowerSchool and Google Classroom in a timely manner.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards, establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Attends professional development and other duties, as assigned.
Qualified Applicants will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Education or other related field
- All employees must pass a background check
- Carries out daily tasks efficiently and accurately
- Familiarity in using educational materials (textbooks, online textbooks, lesson plans, etc)
- Ability to create unique lessons that will help prepare children for their future (e.g., STEM lessons, arts & crafts, etc)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Science, Education or other related field
- Colorado Teaching license with Secondary Science Endorsement OR have passed the Secondary Science Praxis Exam
- 1 year prior experience teaching Secondary Sciences
- Familiarity with PowerSchool and Google Classroom
- Excellent knowledge of teaching techniques, educational methods and content as well as the ability to engage children & parents alike
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) along with the ability to build rapport with parents
- Strong organizational skills along with the ability to complete multiple tasks at a time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $48,452.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,452
