Science Teacher Job Description

Job Overview:

Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating engaging lesson plans, teaching various science subjects, and fostering a positive learning environment for students.

Responsibilities of Kuumba Academy Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to:

Academic Achievement and Character Development

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment
• Motivate students to achieve high academic and behavioral standards
• Invest students and families in development of academic success and Kuumba Core values
• Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams
• Hold all students accountable during transitions, trips, and school events
• All teachers will plan and lead student CREW on a daily basis in order to help students forge positive, productive relationships with self, students and adults. All Crew plans should align with the school wide Crew curriculum and Habits of Scholarship
• Teachers will provide differentiated instruction to all students to ensure that all students demonstrate 1.5 years growth as measured by NWEA’s Maps assessment in order to close the achievement gap for all students
• Teachers will be evaluated using the Teaching Excellence Framework

Professional Growth and Development

• Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade level chairs and school team to continuously improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills
• Participate enthusiastically in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings
• Function as a school wide partner in helping to raise student achievement and character for all students in the school reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering to take on additional actives as needed to improve school culture

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexible, follow-through, sense of humor, open to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
• Strong belief in the Kuumba mission and educational model.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.

Educational Background and Requirements:

• Two years of teaching experience highly preferred with a proved record of high achievement
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Teacher certification within the State of Delaware (required).

If you are a dedicated Science Teacher with a passion for inspiring students in the field of science, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,504.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, DE 19801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, DE 19801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person