What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher - VOA High School position at Volunteers of America?
Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience and well-being as a Science Teacher at VOA High School!
Shift Details : FT 10-months, salaried
Start Date : approximately 8 / 19 / 24
Compensation : negotiable based on experience
Location : 2300 Kennedy St NE, Suite 140, Minneapolis, MN 55413
About the job :
VOA High School is seeking a licensed Teacher in one or more of the Science content areas. The primary role of this teacher is to provide secondary students with engaging instruction, relevant curriculum, a rich learning environment and a variety of supports to promote academic success. VOA High School values qualified teachers able to work with a diverse audience, apply innovative teaching techniques, manage a dynamic classroom, have the experience and desire to collaborate with other professionals and understand the importance of flexibility and creativity when teaching. This Science teacher will value the continued exploration of best teaching practice, development of effective instructional strategies, and continued learning of how to adapt daily lessons to reach all learners.
Job Highlights :
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- HSA & FSA Programs
- Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
Required Qualifications :
About VOA High School :
Volunteers of America-MN is dedicated to helping people in need. Our education program, located in Minneapolis, provides high school diplomas through unique rigorous academic programming and individualized counseling to students and young adults of the Minneapolis Public Schools. VOA High School is an innovative high school program serving at-risk high school students (grades 10-12). Students at VOA HS are immersed in environmental, service, and expeditionary learning activities on a regular basis. The program also provides increased access to social workers, counselors, behavioral health practitioners and contains an internal Independent Study Program to meet the needs of students with children, jobs, or other obstacles preventing daily school attendance.
Take pride in helping others and join us today!
At VOA, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
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