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 Science Associate Teacher for the Lower School. The candidate hired will report to the Head of Lower School and will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal Science Associate Teacher is motivated to learn what they can about classroom teaching; they possess creative problem-solving skills, flexible thinking, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for supporting children through innovative curriculum design and classroom management, and have strong interpersonal skills that allow them to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Science teacher in the preparation, planning, and implementation of the Lower School Science program.
• Run small group instruction, assist the Science teacher in whole group instruction, and support individual students while they work.
• In collaboration with the Science teacher, contribute ideas, resources, and instructional strategies to strengthen and evolve the Lower School Science program.
• Support the Science teacher in the daily life of the classroom, including maintenance of the classroom.
• Assist in implementing classroom procedures, routines, and building class community.
• Support student parent teacher conference and report card preparation which includes gathering student data, meeting preparation, and narrative descriptions of students' profiles, interests, areas of growth, and needs.
• After consulting with the Science teacher, collaborate in communicating regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress, class newsletters, and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Attend faculty meetings and professional development.
• Meet regularly with the Lower School Dean to collaborate on planning, implementing, and reflecting on instructional strategies within a supportive coaching framework, with a focus on continuous professional growth and effective classroom practice.

Professional Disposition

• Find joy in schooling, learning, and teaching.
• Exhibit a passion for lifelong learning for both students and colleagues.
• Pursue a teaching career with enthusiasm.
• Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core values of Speyer, 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

• Experience working with children.
• Interest in Science, gifted education, and differentiated instruction.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Desire to collaborate productively with a team of teachers and an interest in learning and growing.
• Comfort with giving and receiving feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field required.
• Master’s Degree or working towards an MA preferred.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $59,750 - $63,850 based on years of teaching experience.

Hours

• 7:45-3:45 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
• 7:45-4:45 Tuesday for faculty meetings
• Attendance at evening events such as Curriculum Night, Admissions Open Door Event, and Graduation.
• As this is a professional position, some preparations will need to take place outside of regular school hours.

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of at least three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “LS Science Associate 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.

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