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MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
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A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$70,424 / year median in Delaware
+11% projected growth
Job Description
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
at Kuumba Academy Charter School inWilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description Middle School Science Teacher Job Description Job Overview:
Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a relentless commitment to student success using innovative arts-integrated methods to ensure all students achieve at high levels. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities of Kuumba Academy Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to: Academic Achievement and Character Development- Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment
- Motivate students to achieve high academic and behavioral standards
- Invest students and families in the development of academic success and Kuumba Core values
- Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention
- Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams
- Hold all students accountable during transitions, trips, and school events
- Teachers will be evaluated using DTGSS Professional Growth and Development
- Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade level chairs, and school team to continuously improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills
- Participate enthusiastically in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings
- Function as a school-wide partner in helping to raise student achievement and character for all students in the school reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering to take on additional activities as needed to improve school culture Skills and Characteristics
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
- High level of personal organization and planning.
- Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexibility, follow-through, sense of humor, open to feedback, and a "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude.
- Strong belief in the Kuumba mission and educational model.
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for the subject matter.