Posted: 13-May-25
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Type: Full Time
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Required Education:
The New School seeks a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher (Grades 6-8) to join our dynamic learning community. Guided by our commitment to whole-person education, we aim to inspire a love of learning while nurturing students’ social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
The ideal candidate will partner with current faculty to design an engaging, inquiry-based science program, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to a culture of kindness, creativity, and academic excellence. We value educators who are middle school developmental specialists, passionate about fostering connections, and dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.
Join us in a school community that emphasizes exploration, community, and the arts and sciences, and offers robust professional development to support outstanding teaching.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate math instruction aligned with independent school best practices.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment, supporting students’ academic and social-emotional growth as a grade-level advisor.
- Assess and monitor student progress, maintaining clear communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school community activities.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold safety and security standards.
- Strong understanding of pedagogy and best practices in education.
- Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using diverse methods.
- Effective classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and technology integration skills.