Secondary Life Science/Biology Teacher-Mid Aug. through Dec. 2024

The Adelson School

Las Vegas, NV

$55,000 to $70,000 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Temporary

Job Description

Classification: Full-time: Mid-August through Dec. 2024, Exempt

Reports to: Middle School Principal and High School Principal

The Adelson School is looking for dedicated educators to join our staff for the 2024-25 school year. With class sizes that average 15 students and competitive salaries and benefits, The Adelson School is a wonderful environment for teachers looking to join a close-knit educational community. We seek an experienced Life Science/Biology teacher to teach middle and high school classes.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and experience teaching science to middle and/or high school students. Experience teaching Biology, Anatomy & Physiology and AP Biology are strongly preferred. Additional experience working in industry or research, Project Lead the Way experience in the Biomedical Science program strand, and/or coaching students to compete in HOSA are all pluses. (Note that we are not seeking teachers whose predominant experience is in Environmental Science.)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a curriculum and lesson plans that will foster knowledge and skills essential to effectively teach students in the grade assigned.

• Create hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that build excitement for science.

• Evaluate each student’s progress in his/her knowledge and critical thinking skills.

• Communicate with parents to discuss the individual student’s progress.

• Conduct assessment of student learning and use results to plan instructional activities.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school.

• Assist in the selection of books and other instructional materials.

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Life Science field (Biology preferred), Science Education, or related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of science teaching experience at the 6-12 level.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting.

• Must be able to lift twenty-five pounds at times.

• At times may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three (3) references. Please combine all documents into a single PDF and email to jobs@theadelsonschool.org. The Adelson School is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. The Adelson School is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email jobs@theadelsonschool.org or call 702‐515‐8206. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve reasonable accommodation in the application process.

Company Description

Education for Life

The Adelson School (www.theadelsonschool.org) is committed to providing students with an education that prepares them for life. Our comprehensive approach emphasizes educating each student to be academically stimulated, emotionally secure and physically healthy. We send students who possess confidence and a strong sense of self into the world. It is our vision that our students will become the moral and ethical leaders of tomorrow. Founded with the generous support of Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, the Adelson School is the only school in Nevada built on the Jewish ethos of community, service, innovation and discourse. Offering classes from 18 months through 18 years in Nevada. Open to all students regardless of faith or affiliation, the Adelson Campus brings the best in supportive, engaging college preparatory academics to Southern Nevada. With state-of-the-art facilities on beautiful grounds and a faculty recruited worldwide, The Adelson School delivers a flexible, progressive, world-class learning environment for inquisitive, motivated students.

The Adelson School consists of two schools:
• The Lower School provides students from 18 months through 5th grade with a highly nurturing academic environment.
• The Upper School, spanning grades 6 through 12, offers students meaningful and exciting opportunities for scholarly and personal growth, hones their critical thinking skills and prepares them for higher education.

We invite you to explore our campus and join us on the journey of a lifetime — an Education for Life.