What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Math & Science Department Chair position at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
Who Are We?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful urban PK-12 public school located in Somerville and Cambridge. We enroll over 1,100 students from cities and towns throughout the greater Boston metro area. Our inclusive and restorative school celebrates and serves a diverse community - with 87% BIPOC, 27% ELL, and 16% of our students qualifying for special education services. Our mission is to prepare all students for success in college, foster responsible citizenship, and inspire a lifelong love of learning - as we believe academic achievement opens doors and creates opportunities for our students.
- Instructional coaching and support for two Math and two Science teachers
- Oversight and development of Math and Science curricula, in collaboration with teachers and district-wide curriculum leaders
- Planning and facilitation of department planning and data meetings
- Participation on the Middle School Instructional Leadership Team
- Providing remedial instruction to small groups of students in Math Intervention
- Development of interdisciplinary projects and curricula that connect Math and Science topics and dilemmas with students’ lives and communities
- Implementing constructivist instruction that prioritizes student exploration, discovery, sense-making, and problem-solving, in order to develop independent and collaborative learners
- Differentiating instruction to make content accessible and challenging for all learners
- Examining and challenging personal biases and systemic inequities in pursuit of anti-racist teaching, curricula, and culture
- Both experienced and aspiring leaders are encouraged to apply!
- Our students and families are diverse, and we are committed to hiring educators who reflect the wonderful diversity of our students. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply to work at Prospect Hill.
- Our students and families are diverse, and we are committed to hiring educators who reflect the wonderful diversity of our students. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply to work at Prospect Hill.