Middle School Science Teacher (2025-26 School Year): Ingenium Charter Middle School, Winnetka, CA

Ingenium Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenium Schools is seeking a full-time Science Teacher for 7/8th grade to foster an engaging classroom environment. The ideal candidate will use diverse teaching methods to empower students, adapting instruction to meet their needs while collaborating with families to enhance learning. A Bachelor's Degree and a valid California science credential are required.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive teaching environment

Qualifications

• Valid California single subject science credential needed for grades 6-8.
• Experience in culturally responsive teaching.
• Ability to analyze data for improvements.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using various teaching methods.
• Implement differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with families to support student success.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

7/8th Grade Middle School Science Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Science TeacherSchedule: 40 hrs/week min.

Job Type: Full-Time, 11-Months FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal Pay: $71,000, starting (DOE); Salary Scale

Special: Requires weekend work, nightsand early mornings, as needed

**Salary is contingent upon a teacher having a full credential in the specified subject-matter**

ABOUT INGENIUM SCHOOLS

At Ingenium Schools, we create communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. We do this by preparing our students to be the best learners, leaders, and collaborators by empowering them with the capacity and tools to continually improve themselves and the world around them.

Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning through the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates several charter schools, serving students throughout Los Angeles.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Teaching at Ingenium means you are part of a family. Building relationships with students, families, and each other is essential to our work. Teachers regularly communicate and collaborate in grade level, department, and school teams as well as with families to support all students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.

Teaching at Ingenium means empowering oneself and others. We believe that when learners are encouraged to take ownership over their educational experience, they attain higher levels of meaning and joy. Learners are supported in analyzing data and setting goals to work on continually improving individual, small group, class, grade-level, department, and school performance.

Teaching at Ingenium means serving diverse communities and student groups. Ingenium teachers acknowledge the strengths of the school communities they serve and incorporate culturally responsive teaching into their practice. An Ingenium teacher modifies and differentiates to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Support Ingenium Goals:

• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Ingenium Schools
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, Ingenium Schools’ philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Continuously maintain and improve professional competence
• Attend mandatory trainings, professional meetings, and educational conferences, as required

Position Goals and Tasks:

CLASSROOM CULTURE

• Encourage students to set and maintain minimum standards of classroom behavior, measuring progress through individual and class goal setting
• Create a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom environment conducive to learning and based on student interests and goals
• Implement and support school/organizational policies governing student life and conduct

ACADEMIC

• Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods: lecture, discussion, demonstration, student-led instruction, etc.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ differing needs and interests
• Prepare and implement intervention programs for students requiring extra help
• In harmony with curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students daily
• Prepare materials and classroom for class activities
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, and guide students in learning from activities

DATA DRIVEN

• Consistently and accurately observe and assess students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, both formally and informally, through observation, authentic performance, and written evaluation
• Provide frequent and timely feedback to students and parents on student progress
• Recommend resources to parents for additional student growth
• Timely deliver accurate and complete written and oral progress reports
• Maintain and accurate and complete student records as required by law and Ingenium Schools’ policies
• Maintain student confidentiality

COLLABORATION

• Confer with students and parents outside of the instructional day to resolve students’ behavioral and/or academic issues, as needed
• Maintain and improve professional competence and participate in professional development opportunities
• Actively participate in team meetings and serve on staff committees, school-wide events, parent workshops, and community partnership events
• Assist with school/organizational events, general supervision, extra-curricular support, tutoring, etc., as needed
• Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Highly effective teaching strategies for all student subgroups
• California Common Core State Standards curriculum and instruction
• Principles and methods of curriculum design
• Effective measurements of learning/assessments, including diagnostic, formative and summative, performance tasks and project evaluation
• English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Mathematics, including arithmetic, geometry, algebra, etc.
• Child cognitive development and learning styles
• Learning and motivational strategies that extend all students towards high academic and personal achievement
• Computer application and Internet search skills

Ability to:

• Establish a culture of high expectations based on the belief that all students can be successful
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with Common Core State Standards and Ingenium Learning System
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative student data; create and track efficacy of data-driven action plans
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement student learning
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged, productive, and safe
• Maintain positive attitude
• Maintain regular attendance

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Licenses and Certificates:

• Valid California single subject science credential or permit authorizing instruction in science in intermediate classrooms (grades 6-8)
• English Language Learner Authorization
• CPR/First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Majority of duties performed indoors in a classroom; some activities require outdoor supervision

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to communicate and comprehend orally and in writing
• Near and far vision
• Selective attention: ability to concentrate on a task without being distracted
• Time sharing: ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information
• Memorization: ability to remember information such as words, numbers, and procedures
• Problem Sensitivity: ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Deductive and inductive reasoning skills
• Ability to plan and deliver effective instruction to students
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Some kneeling, squatting, bending, required
• Dexterity of hands to demonstrate activities may be required
• Mathematical reasoning
• Ability to use a computer, mouse, and monitor
• Ability to use computer software and timely respond to emails