Middle School Science

St Hildas And St Hughs School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School in New York, NY seeks a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher. The role requires a 4-year degree in science or education, with a preference for an advanced degree. You will design engaging, inquiry-based lessons and assess student progress, collaborating with staff to refine the curriculum.

Full-time position with day shift; applicants should have 3+ years of classroom teaching and a commitment to equity and student growth within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or education is required.
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school science is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities and labs appropriate for grade level and student needs.
• Design and implement inquiry-based middle school science lessons.
• Encourage deep thinking through scientific inquiry across the curriculum.
• Manage classroom responsibilities and differentiate instruction.
• Prepare and implement assessments and communicate progress.
• Collaborate with division/department teams to shape curriculum.

Skills

Engaging middle school students

Experience teaching

Science teaching across levels

Collaboration with parents/community

Assessment and reporting

Curiosity about student success

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: St. Hildas & St. Hughs School - NEW YORK, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $75000.00 - $85000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Middle School Science Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Plan class activities/labs and lesson presentations that are appropriate for the class grade level and meet the individual needs, interests, and ability levels of all students.
• Design, plan, and implement inquiry-oriented Middle School Science lessons that motivate students and create active, phenomena-based learning experiences.
• Encourage middle school-aged students to think deeply about the curriculum, themselves, and the world around them through a lens of scientific inquiry
• Manage all classroom responsibilities, including designing and implementing a hands-on, interdisciplinary curriculum, differentiating instruction to meet all learners' needs, and utilizing various approaches to teaching and assessing students.
• Prepare and implement assessments that meet the needs of every student
• Utilize a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and ensure differentiated instruction within those lessons
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses frequently and provide appropriate activities to address student needs.
• Ensure high-quality report writing and communication.
• Collect data on student progress, write reports, hold parent conferences, and meet with administrators and other faculty to support the needs of individual students.
• Work collaboratively with the division, department, and grade-level team(s) to shape and refine the curriculum.
• Build relationships with all students so they are actively engaged in classroom activities.
• Create and maintain a safe, well-structured physical environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Other Duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications: Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Science or education required. Advanced degree in a related field preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to engage the interest of middle school-age children.
• At least three years of relevant classroom teaching experience.
• Ability to teach multiple levels of science.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, and all members of the community.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate improved learning, habits, and measurements of achievement.
• An active curiosity about children and their success.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment.

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