Middle School Science Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Science teacher to teach middle school during the  school year.

Summary description:
To create a class environment conducive for 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 curriculum map which 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 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 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 to 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 a strong collaborative relationship with teachers, instructional support staff, etc.

* 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 would invite you to schedule a time to stop in for a visit. As a teacher at PPA, you will have the support and love of your coworkers and administration while you are working to prepare our students for their college/career.

Please contact Karin Knowland, Academic Director at  or kknowland  if you have any questions.