Engaging 8th Grade Science Teacher with Lab Experience

Ccboe; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Public Schools seeks a qualified science teacher to deliver laboratory-based lessons and connect classroom activities to real-world science. The teacher will plan, implement and assess learning experiences for diverse students in a supportive school environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher with Maryland licensure, strong communication with students, parents and staff, and the ability to use up-to-date technology to enhance instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Maryland licensure required.
• Evidence of exemplary human relation skills.
• Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Plans for a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments.
• Demonstrates scientific concepts using apparatus, experiments, and instructional aids.
• Instructs students in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and life forms.
• Monitors proper use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plans and implements lab-based science lessons based on school standards.
• Organizes laboratory activities for optimum learning.
• Provides individual or small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to diverse needs.
• Encourages students to grow, learn, and improve.
• Teaches science appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Uses latest technology in classes.
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet diverse needs.
• Creates an atmosphere conducive to intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.
• Communicates with students, parents, staff and community.
• Maintains professional competence and follows required procedures and practices.
• Serves on special committees.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational/Planning

Collaboration with students/parents/st

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher + Maryland licensure

Job description

Charles County Public Schools seeks a qualified science teacher to deliver laboratory-based lessons and connect classroom activities to real-world science. The teacher will plan, implement and assess learning experiences for diverse students in a supportive school environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher with Maryland licensure, strong communication with students, parents and staff, and the ability to use up-to-date technology to enhance instruction.