Certified Middle School 5th- 6th Grade Science Teacher

Job Overview

STEM Preparatory Academy is seeking a certified Middle School 5th-6th Grade Science Teacher for the 25'-26 school year. A sign-on bonus of $3000 is offered for this role.

The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, enacting, and evaluating highly effective and ambitious instruction tailored to students’ needs. The teacher will deliver a college preparatory curriculum aligned to the Common Core and State of Tennessee standards.

• Plan, deliver, and assess highly effective instruction aligned to national and state content standards, and internal STEM Prep goals and benchmarks.
• Enact the STEM Prep college preparatory curriculum using evidence-based instructional practices tailored to students’ needs.
• Engage in continuous and sustained reflection on teaching practices and leadership behaviors, and adapt methods as needed to achieve school goals and performance objectives.
• Develop strong and sustained relationships with parents and members of the community by creating opportunities for involvement in students’ learning and development.
• Implement ELL and EE accommodations in your subject area.
• Engage with a dynamic team of teachers, focusing on ensuring the success of all students.
• Provide instructional best practices for students through attending high-quality PD, facilitated to all school-based teachers and leaders.
• Serve as a test administrator for the yearly, state-wide assessment
• Collaborate with families and stakeholders to ensure the success of ELL students in their language development and grade-level content.
• Plan and collaborate with STEM Prep teachers and colleagues to reach shared goals and objectives.
• Foster a motivating, supportive, learning-centered culture of excellence in a well-structured and managed classroom.
• Create exciting and engaging, inquiry-oriented learning activities.
• Other duties as assigned including extended professional development days

• At least a bachelor's degree or foreign educational equivalent in education or the subject to be taught and teaching license from state authority
• Tennessee Teaching License with an endorsement in the subject to be taught
• Strong Science content knowledge
• Demonstrated commitment to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging
• A commitment to STEM Preparatory Academy and its values; an understanding of STEM Preparatory Academy’s mission and unwavering commitment to fulfill it.
• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• An unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations of all students.
• A capacity to motivate and lead in order to yield the highest academic performance possible from all students.
• A team-oriented approach and the ability to effectively communicate.

STEM Prep Academy believes it is critical for our staff - teachers and leaders to reflect the communities that they serve. We actively support equal opportunity for all people. As such, we strongly encourage People of Color, Women, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, Individuals with Disabilities, First Generation College Graduates, and all other groups that have been historically marginalized to apply to become a member of the STEM Team.

STEM Preparatory Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. STEM Prep does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.