Science Teacher - Upper Division
Science Teacher - Upper Division
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Job Description
What Youll Do
At Avenues science teachers ensure that students act and think like scientists every day: asking questions conducting experiments and trying to make sense of phenomena. In grades 611 we engage students in an integrated and interdisciplinary projectbased curriculum that integrates fundamental concepts from the physical and life sciences. Beyond this core sequence students pursue advanced study in physics chemistry biology cosmology and psychology among other disciplines.
As an Avenues science teacher you will:
- Design implement and refine truly interdisciplinary projectbased learning experiences that provide students access to curricular content and skills through authentic purposedriven realworld projects
- Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes in physical and life sciences and engineering practices targeting instruction thoughtfully to address diverse individual learning needs and interests
- Collaborate intensively with colleagues both inside the classroom and during extensive coplanning time to refine science curriculum and develop interdisciplinary projects
- Use a standardsbased assessment system to provide students with frequent authentic meaningful feedback that allows them to monitor and reflect on their own learning
- Build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community and foster a sense of belonging and socialemotional learning opportunities
- Use stateoftheart information technology to support students and provide them access to the full resources of knowledge available online.
Qualifications :
What Youll Bring
Avenues Science teachers bring all or most of the following:
- A strong science background and at least three years teaching experience in science instruction preferably across multiple disciplines and grade levels or as interdisciplinary courses
- Comfort teaching general concepts in both physical life and earth sciences as well as focused coursework in biology chemistry or physics with emphasis on chemistry and physics in the context of biological and ecological systems
- Comfort incorporating connections from other disciplines in order to build a rich integrated science program
- A familiarity with specialized topics in computer science earth and space science engineering design environmental science and sustainability algebra and calculusbased physics research experiences for students or technology integration; we highly value candidates who will help us develop a rich program of rigorous core content and electives
- Experience in designing developing and guiding students through rigorous sciencefocused and interdisciplinary projectbased learning experiences
- A commitment to student success beyond the science curriculum especially in metacurricular skills such as collaboration critical thinking communication metacognition and persistence
- A focus on students as children and a recognition that healthy social and cognitive development is our primary charge
- An enthusiasm for working with students and their families as individuals with disparate yet valuable gifts
- A remarkable entrepreneurial drive creativity and ability to bring new ideas to fruition
- Intellectual curiosity and humility to reflect welcome feedback and grow in teaching practice
Additional Information :
If hired for this position the annual salary range for this position is between $72000 $112433. The salary may vary depending on your experience level and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical dental life insurance 401K savings plan generous paid time off family forming benefits health and wellness benefits and more.
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong are trusted and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
