Interdisciplinary Project Teacher : Science, Grades 6-8

Avenues The World School; Belo Horizonte; Presencial; BRL 20.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An innovative educational institution in Belo Horizonte seeks a Science Project Teacher to engage students in interdisciplinary learning through project-based education. The ideal candidate will have a passion for collaboration and creativity, as well as a strong background in physical and life sciences. We offer competitive compensation and a commitment to fostering inclusion and diversity in the workplace. All applications are welcome, especially from those underrepresented in education.

Serviços

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits package

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualificações

• Desire to work as part of a project-based, interdisciplinary team.
• Strong content knowledge in physical and life sciences.
• Experience teaching science with evidence of student learning.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure students achieve key learning outcomes.
• Build a joyful learning community.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects.

Conhecimentos

Entrepreneurial drive

Creativity

Intellectual curiosity

Ability to reflect on teaching practice

Engaging pedagogy

Strong sense of responsibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description Welcome to Avenues São Paulo!

Since our doors opened in August

We've been on a mission to provide a truly transformative educational experience.

Through immersive English language learning and dynamic interdisciplinary projects, we prepare our students to become future worldwise leaders uniquely equipped to understand and solve global-scale problems.

As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues New York, shaping the future of education together.

With a vibrant community of over students, ranging from as young as 18 months old through to graduation, our campus buzzes with a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and state‑of‑the‑art technology.

Join us as we embark on a journey of lifelong learning and growth and discover why there's no place quite like Avenues São Paulo.

Job Description WHY TEACH AT AVENUES?

Avenues | The World School prepares students for engaged global citizenship during a time of unprecedented complexity and accelerating change, combining language immersion, interdisciplinary learning, a global curriculum, and a culture of creativity and deep collaboration.

DEEP COLLABORATION, CONSTANT EVOLUTION Collaboration here isn't a buzzword : it's woven into everything we do. At Avenues, no one teaches on an island. Substantial time to collaborate is embedded into the schedule. Teacher teams, across multiple disciplines, design learning experiences together. This intensity of collaboration is challenging as well as exciting : we're always evolving, learning from each other and seeking to improve.

SECONDARY DIVISION The Middle and Upper Grades are where our ambitious goals for Avenues graduates, defined in our mission statement, are most comprehensively realized. While in grades 6-12, we prepare students for a globally connected, innovation‑driven, and largely unknown future. Our students will be : accomplished in all the academic skills you would expect, at ease beyond their borders, and confident because they excel in a particular passion.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

At Avenues, science project teachers work closely with colleagues to design and enact interdisciplinary learning experiences as part of a teaching team within a grade level.

In their role as part of a project team, teachers ensure that students act as scientists every day : asking questions, conducting experiments, and learning deeply from the world around them.

• Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes, targeting instruction to address individual needs.
• Build a learning atmosphere that leads students to feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.
• Collaborate intensively with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and continually deepen student learning.
• Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A burning desire to work as part of a project‑based, interdisciplinary team.
• A remarkable entrepreneurial drive, creativity and ability to bring new ideas to fruition.
• Intellectual curiosity and humility, to reflect on and continually grow in teaching practice.
• Strong content knowledge in general physical and life sciences, as well as one or more specialized topics (e.g. astronomy, environmental science, engineering, etc.).
• Pedagogy that engages all students in interesting, meaningful and challenging work.
• Experience teaching science, with clear evidence of student learning and growth.
• A strong sense of personal responsibility for the success of every student.

Additional Information

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.