Biology or Chemistry Teacher - RISE High School

DA VINCI SCHOOLS - RISE HIGH SCHOOL (2 SITES)

TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY OR PHYSICS (COMBINATION PREFERRED)

Looking for a teacher to provide STEM instruction who is able to develop lessons that ensure mastery of DV RISE High School's Essential Skills & Knowledges, which are CCSS and NGSS aligned.

Responsibilities

Under direction, teach and instruct pupils in grades 9 through 12 in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for secondary level pupils in high school science instruction.

Da Vinci Schools are project-based, college preparatory schools, each with a distinct focus which drives the curriculum students take in addition to their A-G college preparatory requirements. As a project-based school, class curricula are centered around projects, which teach students the essential skills and knowledge of a course. Da Vinci teachers use Mastery Based Grading and work with industry partners to provide real-world connections to their projects. 

Da Vinci Schools is looking for candidates who desire to:

• Work closely with a grade level team to plan interdisciplinary projects and units
• Create and implement project-based curriculum
• Connect student work to the world outside the classroom
  
• Actively create space for diverse voices and points of view that reinforce each student’s identity
• Act as an advisor to a group of students
• Engage in self-reflection and a diversity of thinking, particularly related to the school’s mission to support diversity, equity inclusion and anti-racism

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive secondary education program.
• Collaborate on a course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, lectures, and laboratory experiences.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
• Show demonstrated success in diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism instructional strategies.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.

EDUCATION:

Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, and a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of secondary level students in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, including state-required English Learner Authorization

***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***

Salary : $65,001 - $112,613