Career Center

At The Speyer Legacy School, students are inspired to be intellectually curious and passionate. They realize their full potential as accelerated learners in a collaborative community that is committed to ethical values and action. Speyer students learn with like-minded classmates and are guided by academically fearless teachers who share and nourish their enthusiasm for knowledge and inquiry.

The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Middle School 5th and 6th Grade science teacher as a leave replacement beginning March 2023 through June 2023. The candidate hired will join the 7th and 8th grade science teacher in the Middle School and will report to the Head of Middle School. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach 5th and 6th grade science in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others. Units of study for the 5th grade Earth Science class include the geosphere, the atmosphere, and the biosphere with an emphasis on climate change and environmental activism. The 6th grade Physical Science course includes an introduction to physics.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement motivating lessons in science for Grades 5 and 6 which reflect knowledge of curriculum, students’ interests and abilities, students’ social and emotional needs, and gifted education.
• Maintain rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines.
• Evaluate students' academic performance according to Speyer grading standards.
• Prepare student reports which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs.
• Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress.
• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning on a daily basis for both students and colleagues.
• Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study.
• Attend faculty meetings, fulfill lunch, morning and dismissal duties, co-manage an advisory group, and meet other responsibilities typical of a Middle School teacher.
• Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.
• Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in science education and gifted education.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.
• Experience in differentiated instruction.
• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.
• Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Science Education.
• Master’s degree and experience in gifted education preferred.

Salary
Leave replacements are paid a per diem rate of $225.

Application Information
To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Middle School Science Teacher” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.