Engaging Middle School Science Teacher — Collaborative

Charter School Associates; Aarons Place (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter School Associates is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher for the 26/27 school year at Independence Academy in Dover, Florida. The role focuses on shaping young minds with grade-level appropriate, hands-on learning and rich discussions.

The teacher will design engaging lessons, use formal and informal assessments, maintain digital gradebooks, and communicate progress with families, while collaborating with a supportive team to foster a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Education or related field.
• Florida certification in the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Uses classroom procedures that support effective teaching and learning to promote high student achievement.
• Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
• Engages every student in grade level appropriate learning experiences that promote performance.
• Designs lessons to promote student engagement through active learning, hands-on application, and teacher-student and student-student conversations regarding the learning.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to maximize student achievement and modify instructional strategies as needed.
• Collects and utilizes data for continual improvement.
• Regularly updates digital gradebook and communicates with parents regarding student progress
• Promotes independent and collaborative work ethic.
• Participates in professional learning communities and attends professional development opportunities to fully meet each child’s needs.
• Uses various assessment tools / strategies such as observations, continuums of development, portfolios, and daily assessments to help make instructional decisions for individual students.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and administrative regulation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science in Education

Job description

Charter School Associates is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher for the 26/27 school year at Independence Academy in Dover, Florida. The role focuses on shaping young minds with grade-level appropriate, hands-on learning and rich discussions.

The teacher will design engaging lessons, use formal and informal assessments, maintain digital gradebooks, and communicate progress with families, while collaborating with a supportive team to foster a positive school culture.