Middle School Science Teacher

Middle School Science Teacher

Patriot Preparatory Academy - Columbus, Ohio

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

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.

• Ohio Teaching License
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required