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Posted: 09-May-22
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Type: Part Time
Categories:
Science
The Summit Preparatory School of Southwest Missouri is seeking an educator in the following area for the 2022-2023 academic year:
High School Faculty
Per Course: Biology
The Summit, located in Springfield, MO, is a fully accredited, independent, non-profit, co-educational day school meeting the learning needs of students in Early Learners through High School. The Summit is characterized by its progressive, student-centered philosophy, academically challenging curriculum, personalized, “deeper learning” approach, motivated students, small class sizes, and talented, dedicated faculty.
The Summit offers a regionally competitive salary in a collaborative and engaging teaching community. This per course position, with a commitment of approximately 7.5 hours per week, includes honors level biology instruction for multi-age high students, 3 days per week. Initial one-year contract with possibility to extend. Reporting date August, 2022.
Candidate Profile:
- Demonstrates commitment to progressive pedagogy
- Establishes student-centered environment with an inquiry-based instructional approach
- Engages in curriculum development and project based learning
- Integrates technology effectively
- Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills
- Collaborates well with colleagues to promote an integrated educational experience
- Successfully meets challenges and solves problems creatively
- Models a growth mindset and pursues life-long learning
Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education, biology, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- Teacher certification (preferred)
- Dual credit approval, or ability to obtain (preferred)
- Minimum 2+ years experience in classroom/adjunct or in academic field (preferred)
Interested candidates should send a current résumé and letter of interest to Katie Heet, Head of School, at kheet@thesummitprep.org. Application is open until the position is filled. The Summit reserves the right to close the application process at any time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability/handicap, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the school’s employment opportunities.