Science Teacher

Fusion Academy; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Science Teacher to create a supportive and engaging classroom environment. This role emphasizes individualized instruction across various science subjects, fostering both academic and emotional growth in students. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in science, demonstrate adaptability, and engage in continuous professional development. With a commitment to mentorship and a dynamic teaching approach, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tax-advantaged commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Sick time and paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Accident and life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree required with a strong Science background.
• Experience with students with learning differences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one teaching in Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Maintain accurate student and teacher records.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Mentoring

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Position Summary:

Our campus has an immediate opening for a Science Teacher. This position provides a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Fusion's differentiated approach.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour USD

Key Responsibilities Include:

• As a Teacher provide a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at grade levels 6-12.

• Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.

• Maintain complete and accurate student and teacher records.

• Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent parent and teacher communication.

• Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.

• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.

• In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.

• Other duties as assigned. (i.e. Tutor part time students)

Qualifications Required:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration, as well as a higher level Science background.

• Solid subject matter knowledge in a majority of these areas: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at grade levels 6-12.

• Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory.

• Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.

• The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.

• Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Competencies Desired:

• Expertise in the relevant subject area.

• Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.

• Ability to mentor as a positive role model.

• Understand and support each student's profile.

• Commitment to continuous improvement.

• Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.

• Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.

Benefits:
Note that pay may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees which generally includes:

- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- An opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law
- Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

We offer a package for part time employees which generally includes:

- Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
- Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others' well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.

Requirements

Please see above requirements.