Middle School Science Teacher

Responsible for preparing area specific curriculum and providing instruction to students, engaging them in the learning process and fostering a positive, respectful relationship with students, parents and co-workers. HCES faculty will follow and promote the school’s mission, vision and philosophy and “… endeavor to help our students discover their talents and abilities, while encouraging them to develop a personal relationship with God. We strive to instill habits and attitudes conducive to academic achievement, responsible behavior, positive nurturing relationships, respect for others and maturity. We pledge to maintain a high scholastic standard and to equip our students with intellectual curiosity and confidence enabling them to achieve their maximum potential.”

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Students should be closely supervised at all times including in classrooms, during lunches, while on the playground and during transitions.
• Demonstrate a consistent sense of enthusiasm and passion that inspires children to want to learn.
• Continually strive to foster new and innovative ideas to help grow the program beyond the required expectations.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for the curriculum program outlined in the curriculum guide and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Cooperate with other members of staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Plan and oversee purposeful assignments of teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child(ren) only through formal means (phone calls, newsletters, emails and class webpages).
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular or co-curricular activities as assigned or approved by the school.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Models Christian beliefs and character.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to school policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assist in selection of instructional materials.
• Prepare substitute lesson and emergency plans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Science: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tallahassee, FL 32308 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000