Details
Posted: 05-May-22
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Science
Specific Responsibilities:
In collaboration with colleagues, and under the supervision of the Head of School, the Lower School Science Teacher’s responsibilities include:
- Design, plan and teach developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned subject areas
- Develop lessons and instructional materials that support individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the learning needs of assigned students
- Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies
- Provide learning opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, problem-solving, critical and creative thinking
- Create and provide a supportive and caring classroom environment in which students learn cooperatively, and interact positively with one another
- Model respectful interactions with students of diverse backgrounds while responding to their individualized needs
- Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers
- Share samples of student work and communicate with parents regarding your class’s goals, major projects, and assessments on a regular basis
- Provide feedback to students on assigned work in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate and useful records of individual student work and progress
- Establish and adhere to agreed-upon systems for holding students responsible for their work, and communicate with students’ advisors and parents when a need arises
- Continue to develop professionally by reflecting on teaching practice and actively participating in professional development opportunities within the Quaker and/or independent school community
- Assist in student arrival and/or departure as well as transitions between class periods
- Support colleagues through collaborative planning, curriculum development and peer observation during meetings and/or designated professional learning time
- Provide regular communication to students and parents on academic progress and needs including class assignments, homework, assessments, performance progress and behavior
- Write reports to parents on students’ academic progress, social growth and leaning needs at designated times of the year and meet with parents as necessary
- Perform assigned non-instructional duties and participate in the life of the school community
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, Science, or related field
- 3-5 years experience in an educational setting teaching Science
Training in Cultural Competency, Google Classroom, Responsive Classroom