What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math & Science Teacher (5th-6th Grades) position at Horizon Science Academy?
Horizon Science Academy Westerville is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Math and Science Teacher to join our team and inspire young learners in 5th and 6th grades. The ideal candidate will create engaging, student-centered lessons that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry in a safe and supportive classroom environment.
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians and coworkers.
- Design and implement engaging Math and Science lessons aligned with state and school standards.
- Deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction which reflects observations and goals of individual children.
- Integrate technology and hands-on learning experiences to enhance instruction.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes student engagement and achievement.
- Assess and track student progress through a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
- Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
- Maintain an organized, attractive and safe classroom environment.
- Have an understanding of PBIS strategies or willingness to learn.
- Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and other stakeholders
- Highly qualified in content area
- Uses data to drive instruction
- Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally
- Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond
- Highly organized
- Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree
- Valid OH teaching certificate/license or must be in the process of obtaining a valid OH teaching certificate/license in subject area to be taught
- Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Horizon Science Academy offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees participate in Ohio STRS (state retirement system). Tuition Reimbursement available up to 4K per year.
Salary : $48,000 - $65,000