Science Teacher/Scientist

At Cedar Hill Prep School, the Middle School Science Instructional Team comprises of two teachers, Grade 5/6 teacher and a Grade 7/8 teacher. The successful candidate will promote an inclusive and supportive classroom environment and facilitate each student’s learning modalities and strengths without compromising the rigor and goals for scientific inquiry.

Using multiple teaching techniques, the objective of the Science Teacher is to engage students to progress in their proficiency of understanding, critical thinking, making connections to real life situations, interpreting and creating spatial and visual representations. All middle school students are required to conduct a scientific inquiry/experiment over 8 weeks and present their findings and publish a scientific paper.

Teachers instruct for 4 periods. Other responsibilities include being in the Middle School Advisory program, leading an activity period, and participating on committees. Coaching and additional duties may also be expected in preparation for competitions including Junior Solar Sprints.

This is a full-time, exempt position. During the school year, the Science Teacher will be expected to be on campus from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additionally, presence and participation are expected during weekly faculty meetings. Presence and participation is required before and after the school year for opening and closing weeks.

Responsibilities:

Teaching

• To deliver the Science curriculum for grades 5 through 8
• To ensure curricular alignment horizontally and vertically and timely dissemination.
• To be able to measure student learning using formative and summative assessments based on school and national proficiency standards for Science.
• To utilize effective instructional methods that demonstrate learning in the Science classroom.
• To foster scientific thinking by engaging students in lab and hands on exercises.
• To integrate technology as a powerful tool for learning in the Science classroom, including use of Google tools for collaboration and communication
• To build positive and meaningful relationships with students through instruction and community-wide activities.
• To communicate effectively with students, cohorts, administration and parents.
• To teach students the craft of scientific inquiry by maintaining lab manuals and recording observations and phenomena.
• To collaborate with other teachers across subject areas.
• To work with the Founder, Principal, and cohort teachers to construct curriculum maps and grade-level objectives.
• To actively seek out professional development opportunities to enhance the teaching craft and remain current on best practices.
• To prepare topics that foster Science Inquiry and towards the goals of Science Fair.
• To be diligent in the administrative aspects of being a teacher with respect to grading, record keeping and updating student management portal.

Advising/Counseling

• To actively engage in the Middle School advising program
• To work with and support students within the middle school in their academic and character development

Other Duties

• To participate in coaching for competitions, House System, or other extra-curricular activities
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal of the School.
• To assist with other school-wide duties, including field trips and Adventure trips.
• To actively participate in the Middle School Committee’s and Full Faculty meetings.
• Be committed to fostering a community of learners.

Requirements:

• At least three years of experience teaching Science, preferably at the middle school level
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Understanding of and commitment to fostering character development in middle school students
• Competency with Google Suite and ability to use a learning management system.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person