High School Science Teacher (9-12)

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, nationally standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide champions with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
• Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
• Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 25 students
• Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, etc..
• Demonstrate a Growth Mindset around champions, families, admin and team.
• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of champions both in/out of school
• Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
• Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
• Belief in and alignment with AAHS core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
• School-Based Staff staff must have the ability to...
  • Operate a computer and office equipment and Google Suite daily
  • Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
  • Maintain emotional control under stress
  • Interpret policy, procedures, and data
  • Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Qualifications

What you need to SOAR at AAHS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred
• Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate or willingness to become certified ASAP (required)
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap with an entrepreneur's mindset.

Additional Information

At AAHS we are a fast-paced, energetic team with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment, as such we provide the following: Generous PTO/Professional Development, PEEHIP/RSA Wellness Days & Take Flight Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once per month), and Performance bonuses.