Middle School Science Teacher 25.26SY

Saint Mark's Episcopal School; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in sunny Fort Lauderdale is on the lookout for a passionate Middle School Science Teacher. This role offers the chance to inspire young minds in a vibrant learning environment, complete with a brand-new center for science. You will be responsible for developing engaging lesson plans, managing classroom dynamics, and fostering effective communication with parents. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of students while collaborating with a supportive team of educators. If you are motivated and ready to contribute to a thriving educational community, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or Science-related field.
• Must have proof of eligibility to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction.
• Create and update curriculum maps for required subjects.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Technology Integration

Assessment Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science Related Field

Tools

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Renweb

Job description

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO [e-mail]

Saint Mark's in sunny Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dynamic Middle School Science Teacher. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a beautiful campus, amazing colleagues, and A BRAND-NEW CENTER FOR SCIENCE in addition to our Sea Lab! If you are a motivated MS Science Teacher, we'd love to speak with you!!

QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Bachelor’s degree (in Education preferred or Science Related Field such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Marine Sciences), State Certification or Statement of Eligibility Computer Skills:PowerPoint (or similar), Word, and Google Apps.

***MUST HAVE PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE USA AND BE ABLE TO CLEAR A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND CHECK***

FUNCTION:Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction consistent with St. Mark’s mission and philosophy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Create and update grade-and course-specific curriculum map to ensure all required subject matter is covered during the school year.

● Develop weekly lesson plans based on required components as well as individual class needs.

● Demonstrate effective classroom management, utilizing learning centers or student workstations and differentiating and individualizing instruction and developing student behavior modification techniques.

● Maintain effective and timely two-way communication with parents regarding their children’s progress, performance, and areas of concern, and schedule parent conferences as required.

● Maintain thorough and accurate grades on an ongoing basis and meet report card deadlines using Renweb.

● Integrate technology into the classroom as available and needed

● Conduct formal and informal group and individual diagnostic assessments. Administer periodic subject matter tests.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Plan and supervise student field trips.

● Accompany students to Learning Resources and collaborate with Learning Resource teacher, to enrich high achieving students and to improve skills in areas identified in the Standardized Test item analysis for other students.

● Participate in professional development opportunities to learn and utilize tools and techniques that improve classroom effectiveness.

● Support recruitment and re-enrollment efforts.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give such instruction or assignments.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person