Anticipated Vacancy- K-5 Science Teacher

The New Hope-Solebury School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated K-5 Science Teacher to join our team for the 25/26 School Year! The K-5 Science Teacher will be responsible for designing and delivering a dynamic science curriculum aligned with PA STEELS standards. This role emphasizes inquiry-based learning and hands-on experiences that engage students and inspire a love of science and engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and revises K -5 Science curriculum aligned with the PA STEELS standards
• Deliver Science instruction through inquiry and hands-on learning methods aligned with the PA STEELS standards

• Coach and collaborate with classroom teachers to tie cross curricular Science activities into classroom instruction following the PA Core standards
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning.
• Uses a rich array of instructional methods, the analysis and use of data and technology to improve instruction, and the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.
• Develop and write the K-5 Science curriculum in coordination with Science and STEAM teachers across the district
• Organize, develop, and coordinate special Science events/activities at the elementary level.
• Collaborate with the K-12 Curriculum and Technology Specialist and K-12 Science Coordinator to respond to teacher inquiries about research-based instructional practices and/or curricular issues.
• Works directly with school administrators and staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Science initiatives and curriculum.
• Attends professional development and training related to Science and STEAM programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research.
• Other duties as assigned/requested

Qualifications include:

• K-6 or combination of PreK-4 and 4-6 Pennsylvania teaching certification (required)
• Classroom experience at the elementary level (preferred)
• Classroom or professional experience in the area of science (preferred)

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times.

The New Hope-Solebury School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, age, veteran status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with State and Federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.