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Saint Mark's Episcopal School in beautiful South Florida is seeking a dynamic Middle School Science Teacher.  We offer a small, family like environment and excellent benefits.

We recently launched our on-site Sea Lab and are in process of building a Center for Science!

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (in Education preferred or Science Related Field such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Marine Sciences), State Certification or Statement of Eligibility Computer Skills: PowerPoint (or similar), Word, and Google Apps.

FUNCTION:   Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction consistent with St. Mark’s mission and philosophy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and update grade-and course-specific curriculum map to ensure all required subject matter is covered during the school year.
• Develop weekly lesson plans based on required components as well as individual class needs.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management, utilizing learning centers or student workstations and differentiating and individualizing instruction and developing student behavior modification techniques.
• Maintain effective and timely two-way communication with parents regarding their children’s progress, performance, and areas of concern, and schedule parent conferences as required.
• Maintain thorough and accurate grades on an ongoing basis and meet report card deadlines using Renweb.
• Integrate technology into the classroom as available and needed
• Conduct formal and informal group and individual diagnostic assessments in the areas of reading and math, and develop reading incentives for each class. Administer periodic subject matter tests.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and supervise student field trips.
• Accompany students to library and assist with selection of books, research, and accelerated reading quizzes.
• Accompany students to Learning Resources and collaborate with Learning Resource teacher, to enrich high achieving students and to improve skills in areas identified in the Standardized Test item analysis for other students.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to learn and utilize tools and techniques that improve classroom effectiveness.
• Support recruitment and re-enrollment efforts.

Must be able to clear a background check and have proof of eligibility to work in the US.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position.  The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give such instruction or assignments.

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.  

If interested, please email resume to Nicole Willi, Director of Human Resources, 

at nwilli@saintmarks.com 

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (in Education preferred or Science Related Field such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Marine Sciences), State Certification or Statement of Eligibility Computer Skills: PowerPoint (or similar), Word, and Google Apps.

Must be able to pass a background check and have proof of eligibility to work in the US

About St. Mark's Episcopal School

Saint Mark’s Episcopal School is a leading Fort Lauderdale independent school with a strong academic reputation as a parish day school. The school is an outreach mission of the Episcopal Church of St. Mark the Evangelist and adheres to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal Church. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church and School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work with faculty, administration and staff dedicated to providing the finest academic program as well as supporting a parish that is dedicated to renewing its people and its faith by welcoming everyone into God’s community.he school emphasizes academic excellence, an appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity, and service to the community. St. Mark’s celebrates the common ties among all people of faith, stressing spiritual development of students within their traditions. Respect for oneself and others is the bedrock upon which the school functions.The school’s faculty, administration and staff are dedicated to providing the finest academic program, emphasizing mastery of the basic fundamentals within a nurturing environment. St. Mark’s is a family-oriented, carin...g place where children love learning. The school’s students, teachers, parents, and board of trustees all exhibit a strong sense of pride and community.For students in early childhood through grade 8, the academic program provides a core curriculum with choices in enrichment programs. Award-winning art and music programs and the inclusive athletics program enhance the academic curriculum.In keeping with the tradition of Episcopal schools nationwide, Christian values permeate the environment; each child is respected for his or her own talents and aptitudes and is taught to respect others.

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