Science Teacher

Milken Community Schools; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Mission, Kansas is seeking a full-time Upper School Science Teacher to educate and inspire students. Responsibilities include teaching Chemistry, serving as a Student Advisor, and contributing to school-wide programming. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and previous teaching experience. Competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 and a commitment to a nurturing, inclusive community are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiation and intervention when necessary.
• Monitor progress of each student for mastery.
• Provide high-quality feedback consistent with course standards.
• Design high-quality, student-centered lessons.
• Create a safe and welcoming learning environment.
• Engage students outside of the classroom.
• Maintain clear communication with parents and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

The Upper School Science Teacher is a full‑time teacher and member of the Science Department. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the discipline within a larger context of Milken's school mission, core values, and educational philosophy. Primary responsibilities include teaching 5 Upper School Science classes per year with a primary teaching load in Chemistry, serving as a Student Advisor, and collaborating on school‑wide programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide differentiation and intervention when necessary and appropriate.
• Monitor progress of each student for mastery of course standards.
• Provide consistent high quality feedback to students that is consistent with articulated course standards.
• Design high quality, student centred lessons that are well‑sequenced in terms of content and developmental appropriateness.
• Create a safe and welcoming learning environment.
• Engage with students outside of the classroom through office hours, extracurricular activities, clubs, and school‑wide programming.
• Maintain clear and ongoing professional communication with parents and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, required; master's degree preferred.
• Previous teaching experience required.

Standard On‑Campus Hours

Start: M - F by 7:45 AM

End: M - Th 3:15 PM, F 2:30 PM

*All schedules are subject to change.

SALARY RANGE

$75,000 - $95,000

Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds. Interested candidates may

Non-discrimination Policy: Milken Community School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, athletic, and other school-administered programs.