Science Teachers for middle school and high school

We are seeking enthusiastic, creative Science teachers to teach middle school or high school during the  school year.

Summary description:
To create a class environment conducive to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continuing education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish/foster healthy relationships with parents and other staff members.

Primary responsibilities:

Curriculum/Planning

Annually prepare/update/submit a curriculum map that includes all state standards and material covered on state assessments
Collaborate with other teachers in your content area to vertically align all curriculum maps to ensure all students success in your content area
Implement district curriculum provided by the curriculum teams
Instruction/Lessons

Present lessons that are engaging, relevant, and align with the submitted curriculum map
Modify/Adjust instruction based upon classroom assessment data to ensure mastery of concepts
Modify instructional practices/routines in accordance with students' IEP, 504, ELL, or Gifted identifications
Assessments/Classwork

Use both formal and informal assessments throughout each lesson
Assign classwork/homework regularly that reviews or prepares for lesson
Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussions, lecture, discovery, and instructional aides, to engage students in active learning
Classroom Management

Create a positive educational climate for students
Implement a positive behavior reward system
Follow all PPA policies to help ensure uniformity of the program
Professional Development

Observe and collaborate with other teachers in the building multiple times throughout the year for mutual growth/development in accordance with the peer observation program
Attend professional development opportunities throughout the school year or summer for your continuous improvement
Reflect and evaluate lessons/policies/practices often
Additional Items

Build a relationship with students and parents so that they know you want only the best for the student
Maintain strong collaborative relationships with teachers, instructional support staff, and others.
Be supportive of the PPA team at all times, but especially when speaking to parents and students
Patriot Preparatory Academy began in 2010 as a K-12 public charter school. Patriot is unlike any other charter school, and we invite you to schedule a visit. As a teacher at PPA, you will have the support and love of your coworkers and administration as you work to prepare our students for college/career.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Dr. Karin Knowland, Academic Director, at  Please call  if you have any questions.