S.P.A.C.E. Lower Science Teacher

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools is seeking a S.P.A.C.E. Lower Science Teacher for K-4th grade students. The role involves planning and teaching interactive science lessons in a camp setting. The position requires a teaching certification and a science background, with essential duties including curriculum development and student support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom setting is essential.
• Science background is required.
• Teaching degree or certification is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for K-4th grade students.
• Create and implement curriculum related to course subjects.
• Coordinate with special education staff to support students.

Skills

Experience in a classroom setting

Science Background

Education

Teaching degree/certification

Job description

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Department: S.P.A.C.E.

Job Title: S.P.A.C.E. Lower Science Teacher

Reports to: S.P.A.C.E. Camp Director

Summary: SPACE Camp Lower Science teachers provide instruction for incoming K-4th grade students within the camp setting. Teachers are willing to plan and teach fun and interactive lessons elementary science lessons. Hours of work are 8:45 am - 3:45 pm, with a half hour lunch break.

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom setting
• Science Background
• Teaching degree/certification strongly desired
  
  

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

• Responsible for 5-15 students age K-4th grade
• Teach and support students in specific courses they are teaching
• Create and implement curriculum related to course subject or theme
• Coordinate and collaborate with special education staff to support students with disabilities
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing "other job-related duties" as needed
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a school/classroom environment, as well as outdoors. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

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