High School Science Teacher

High School Science Grades 9-12
Job Highlights:

Ideal teaching opportunity for retired teacher looking to supplement retirement income
Ideal pathway for those beginning or continuing a teaching career in a supportive environment with focused teaching load
Small class size
No extra curricular duties
Monday through Thursday work week
Traditional school year calendar

Early College Academy is a charter school that is a Dropout Prevention Credit Recovery High School. Our charter is sponsored by the Educational Service center of Central Ohio, whose mission is to engage disenfranchised students, low income youth, first-generation college goers, English language learners, students of color and other young people underrepresented in higher education in a curriculum that has the potential for qualified students to earn college credit.

Early College Academy is on a 4-day work week, Monday - Thursday. Fridays are optional half day opportunity to work for additional pay by tutoring students, contacting parents, and an opportunity to work on assignments,, career counseling and to close the academic gap.

Minimum requirements:

Valid Ohio High School Teaching license
Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic and high energy level
Must have valid driver's license and personal transportation

Responsibilities:

Be willing to create engaging instructional activities that go beyond textbook learning
Be competent in all areas of Ohio Graduation Assessments
Once weekly Professional Development meeting for faculty
Be willing to use technology effectively in the classroom
Be willing and able to team with colleagues
Commit to students and the ultimate goal of High School graduation
Maintain accurate data and records to document all activities and services provided
Analyze quarterly grades, district assessments for student progress
Mentor and follow through with the identified students over a sustained period of time
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with students, school personnel and families
All other duties assigned by district administration and/or Principal

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 7:15- 2:45
Optional Fridays for additional pay: 9:00-noon

School contact:
Early College Academy
137

E. State Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Danny Graves, Superintendent:

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License: [Ohio] State Certification as a Science Teacher.
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

Bachelors or Masters from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience:

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred, but not mandatory.