High School Science Teacher

Vanguard Classical School; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Classical School, Inc. is seeking a High School Science Teacher in Colorado to deliver engaging science instruction within a Core Knowledge Curriculum framework.

The role invites you to foster student curiosity, promote rigorous learning, and support students in a classical education setting with a four-day weekly schedule. You will contribute to a lively academic community, align lessons with school values, and collaborate with colleagues to drive student growth and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and help all students excel.
• Maintaining accurate gradebooks and providing timely feedback to students and parents.
• Upholding Vanguard Classical School values of Honor, Achievement, World Citizenship, and Kindness in and out of class.
• Enforcing school rules to create a safe, respectful learning environment.

Job description

Are you ready to embark on a journey where you can make a profound impact on the lives of young learners? Look no further than Vanguard Classical School, where we believe in the transformative power of education. We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team as a High School Science Teacher.

At Vanguard, we are dedicated to providing a rigorous education grounded in the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence, taught in the classical style. Our students wear uniforms, symbolizing their commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. As a High School Science Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the minds of our future leaders, instilling in them a passion for learning and a drive for success.

Imagine the satisfaction of guiding eager young minds through the intricacies of extraordinary language and literature that has stood the test of time. As a member of our faculty, you will have the privilege of teaching in a supportive environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, and every voice is heard.

• Designing and delivering engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students have the opportunity to excel.
• Maintaining accurate gradebooks and providing timely feedback to students and parents, keeping them informed of progress and areas for growth.
• Upholding the school's values of Honor, Achievement, World Citizenship, and Kindness, both in and out of the classroom.
• Enforcing school rules and expectations to create a safe and respectful learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.

As a High School Science Teacher at Vanguard Classical School, you will join a dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in every student. Our school operates on a unique schedule, with classes held four days a week, allowing for greater flexibility and collaboration among staff.

Vanguard Classical School is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In compliance with federal, state and local laws, all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to building diverse candidate pools for all positions and creating a work culture and environment inclusive of all. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Vanguard Classical School serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law.

Your employment by the Vanguard Classical School may provide you with information that is confidential and proprietary to the Vanguard Classical School or to its affiliated schools including, but not limited to, any trade secret, any financial, educational, fundraising, student, and/or personnel files, records and/or information (collectively "Confidential Information"), and that disclosure of any Confidential Information could cause irreparable harm to the Vanguard Classical School and its students. You agree not to communicate, divulge, or disclose to any other person, firm, or entity or use for your own benefit or purposes, any Confidential Information, except as required by law or court order or expressly authorized in advance in writing by the Vanguard Classical School. This covenant shall survive the expiration or termination of your employment by the Vanguard Classical School.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, you will be required to provide documented evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Please bring appropriate documentation with you to your New Hire Orientation. Federal Law states that the Charter School may not permit you to work more than three days without this documentation.

Lastly, please note that your employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of the required criminal background clearance process, and that the failure to do so will render any offer null and void in its entirety.