Career Center

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position provides an educational environment that is safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate in which students have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. This position is responsible for the implementation of grade-level appropriate curriculum by utilizing the teaching tools administered by the Assistant Head of School: Teaching and Learning and Upper Division Director.

This position includes but is not limited to the following duties:

• Teaches skills, knowledge and scientific attitudes through courses in earth, life, and physical science.
• Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and other instructional aids.
• Instructs students in the proper use, care, and safe handling of equipment, plant, and animal life.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Demonstrates a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.
• Creates a yearly lesson plan and maintains a plan book on a daily basis.
• Establishes effective classroom management and student discipline systems.
• Regularly assesses students and maintains assessment documentation.
• Integrates and supports outdoor education curriculum.
• Leads a student advisory group.
• Plans and leads classroom character education activities.
• Supervises students during recesses, lunches, and before/after school as assigned by the administration.
• Participates in Depth of Study—teacher professional development—groups (and other meetings)
• Works collaboratively and productively with the Upper Division Director, Assistant Head of School Teaching and Learning, Junior High Department and other teachers to develop curriculum, instruction and assessment (as well as fostering individual, department, and school goals).
• Participates in regular and effective communication with parents as partners in students’ education.
• Keeps current with subject matters.
• Analyzes data to inform instruction.
• Utilizes components of a workshop classroom, e.g. lesson structure (mini-lesson, mid workshop, share), individual conferences, small group work.
• Actively engages SEL professional development and implementation.
• Actively participates in school enrollment management initiatives.
• Follows guidelines for fulfillment of duties as described in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• In harmony with the teachings of Christian Science
• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree (required)
• Teaching credential (required)
• Experience teaching multiple-subjects (preferred)
• Knowledge of Columbia Teachers’ College Reading/Writing Project (preferred)
• Ability to provide proof of COVID vaccination (or exemption)
• Live Scan and TB clearance

SKILLS:

• Fosters a collaborative learning environment for both teachers and students.
• Exhibits a growth mindset.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Takes initiative and is a self-starter.
• Thoughtfully and effectively communicates with colleagues, students, parents, and teachers.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships; is a team player and puts relationships first.
• Teaches with courage and emotional agility–a high level of emotional intelligence is required.
• Moves through uncertainty and adversity with grace and balance.
• Ability to give and receive feedback effectively and efficiently.
• Commitment to BHS diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
• Has a working knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office, and g suite
• Knowledge of MacBooks, iPads and associated applications and technologies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly sits, talks, and listens
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision
• Works at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
• Turns, bends, and reaches
• Works in traditional, climate-controlled office environment
• Ability to walk 60-acre campus