Temporary Part-Time High School Project- Learning; STEM and Oceanography Teacher

Temporary Part-Time High School Project-Based Learning (STEM) and Oceanography Teacher

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Job Title: Temporary Part-Time High School Project-Based Learning (STEM) and Oceanography Teacher
Job Type: Part Time
Position Level: Experienced

SALARY RANGE: $53,680 - $112,672 Annually based on degree and student contact hours

Mid-Pacific seeks an experienced, student-centered, and innovative teacher to lead learning in project-based classrooms. Mid-Pacific celebrates and supports a diverse range of pedagogical approaches. Facilitate learning in various project-based settings, fostering motivation and independence in learners while developing both content knowledge and soft skills necessary for success in education and life. Specific teaching assignments will include teaching STEM and Oceanography. In Mid-Pacific Exploratory, teachers are responsible for covering core concepts from traditional disciplines during one longer, double-scheduled period through a problem/project-based learning approach.

• Designing authentic, experiential, and interdisciplinary experiences for students including project- and/or challenge-based learning strategies.
• Working with faculty partners to design authentic classroom lessons that make a break from traditional content-based textbook learning.
• Sculpting questions that motivate students to learn independently and in groups.
• Incorporating educational technology into classroom activities that enable authentic skills and behaviors.
• Drawing interdisciplinary connections and marshalling resources that serve questions across disciplines.
• Working with community organizations to leverage student learning and create real-world applications and audiences for student work.
• Project- and/or challenge-based learning theory and design.
• Managing and assessing student portfolios and presentations of learning to various audiences.
• Carry out all homeroom / advisory responsibilities.

The teacher will also possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills, team-orientation, and adaptive teaching and collaboration skills. As part of the school’s project-based team, the teacher is also part of ongoing school-wide efforts to grow teaching practices. Ability to manage a budget and work effectively with outside vendors or community partners is also highly valued.

Minimum requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in core disciplinary areas of Science (Chemistry/Biology), Technology, and/or Engineering. At least two years of teaching experience in secondary school and with a diverse student population is strongly preferred. Expertise and interest in digital media, graphic arts, or photography is an advantage. Previous experience with project-based instruction and/or International Baccalaureate preferred, but not required.

4 Year Degree

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