Science Teacher

Job Title: Science Teacher

Supervisor Job Title: Principal

Employment Status: Full-time; 10-Month

FLSA Status: Salary

The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

JOB GOAL: Create lesson plans to instruct students in general or specialized subjects of science. The teacher will prepare math assignments, homework, and tests to impart knowledge and understanding to students. Additionally, students' progress and abilities will be assessed throughout the school year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Instruct thorough lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in assigned subject(s).
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate the objectives to students.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
• Provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Prepare content focused lessons plans for instruction.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Valid PA Science certification (7-12).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience as a classroom teacher in an urban environment.
• Certification in curriculum is preferred.
• Experience with quality teaching, learning, and assessment processes.
• Acceptable criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
  resident alien status.
• Bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and multi-cultural awareness.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to apply data analysis, new strategies, and evaluation techniques.
• Understand and communicate current trends and best practices in curriculum, instruction,
  and assessment. Understand all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation,
  creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving of instructions.
• Be student focused.
• Hold knowledge and fluency working with various needs assessment and research
  methods.
• Be proficient in computer applications. Encourage use of technology in the delivery of instruction.
• Understand the challenges that faculty and students face in using technology.
• Prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines. Follow through and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge and good judgment in matters of school policy and procedures.
• Utilize proper discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Work well without close supervision and with little direction.
• Be able to solve problems independently and manage projects alone.
• Be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
  

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.