7th Grade Science Teacher Salida School District

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Salida (CO); In loco; USD 40.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Professional Development & Support

Descrizione del lavoro

A local education organization in Salida, Colorado is seeking a passionate Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will contribute to student growth through tailored teaching methods and collaboration with fellow educators. Responsibilities include planning lessons, monitoring progress, and participating in curriculum development. The district values maintaining a supportive environment and offers benefits like Health Insurance and Professional Development. Join a community dedicated to education and personal development.

Competenze

• Demonstrate successful teaching experience with middle school students.
• Commitment to working within the district's educational philosophy.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods for diverse learning needs.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned with state standards.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, tailoring approaches.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance and behavior.
• Design activities reflecting a well-rounded instructional program.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student success.
• Participate in curriculum development initiatives.

Conoscenze

Successful teaching experience with middle school students

Commitment to continuous improvement

Ability to create positive rapport

Organizational and time management skills

Descrizione del lavoro

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. When applying you will need to submit pdfs or images of the following: Letter of Interest, Resume, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Licenses and Certifications, and any other supporting documentation. It will make the application process easier if you have these items prepared prior to starting your submission. The application will save your progress and you are able to log back in with the phone number and email address initially used to register.

We’re looking for a passionate and collaborative Science Teacher to join our 7th grade middle school team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a supportive environment and is committed to helping students grow academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• 📝 Plan & Deliver Instruction
  Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned with Colorado state standards to support student learning and growth.
• 👩🏫 Adapt Teaching Methods
  Instruct students both individually and in groups, tailoring approaches to meet diverse learning needs and styles.
• 📊 Monitor Student Progress
  Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, and social development to inform instruction and support.
• 📚 Create Balanced Learning Experiences
  Design and conduct activities that reflect a well-rounded instructional program for students from varied backgrounds and abilities.
• 🤝 Collaborate with Colleagues
  Work closely with fellow educators to share strategies, support student success, and contribute to a positive school culture.
• 🗂️ Stay Organized
  Maintain strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage classroom responsibilities and planning.
• 📘 Contribute to Curriculum Development
  Participate in district-wide initiatives to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.

Requirements

• Teaches middle school science classes.
• Demonstrate successful teaching experience with middle school‑aged students as well as a personal commitment to constant improvement as a teacher.
• A commitment to working within the philosophy, standards, curriculum, scope, and sequence of the Science Department.
• Teacher is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to work with and create a positive rapport with students and the general public.
• A commitment to continuing enhancement of the learning experience.
• Perform other duties as appropriate in support of the middle school program.

Why Choose Salida School District?

The award‑winning Salida School District is much more than a small rural mountain district. Salida Schools are recognized throughout the state as leaders and trendsetters in public education. With a philosophy of knowing every student by name and by need, the district’s six schools serve over 1,300 students from pre‑K through 12th grade and are the heart of Chaffee County. The community is built on a dedication to education, business development, the arts and culture, as well as health and wellness, all of which are vital components of our community. Come see what makes Salida so special.

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development & Support

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.