Career Center
Chicago, Illinois
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: 17-Apr-23
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
REPORTS TO:
Middle School Director
FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt Position, 10-Month Position (paid over 12 months)
JOB PURPOSE:
Greensboro Day School seeks an experienced middle school teacher for a full-time 6th Grade Science Teacher position for the 2023-2024 school year.
Greensboro Day School teachers are mission focused, human-centered and experts of their craft. They are responsible for supporting the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of their students and facilitating a classroom community of respect, responsibility, kindness & integrity.
GDS teachers are lifelong learners, field experts, and most of all, champions of children. They design and develop effective learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and guided by evidence-based practices and cognitive research.
The science teacher promotes the development of scientific practices, cross-cutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas across a range of topics/disciplines. Using hands-on labs, they will teach students foundational science skills and develop critical thinking, encouraging curiosity and exploration.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach 4-5 sections of Middle School Science
- Coach an academic team or lead an enrichment course (if teaching 4 sections)
- Facilitate a regular study hall every other day
- Advise 12-18 students during the dedicated advisory period
- Plan and implement lessons for 75 minute classes using a variety of methods of instruction and assessment informed by the School’s Mission, Diversity Statement, educational philosophy, best practices, neuroscience, and departmental curriculum and competencies
- Differentiate teaching in the classroom to maximize every child’s potential
- Provide a safe, nurturing, caring educational environment in which every student sees the teacher as an accessible advisor in the student’s quest to succeed
- Ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are made for the growth and development of students in accordance with the Student Accommodations policy in the GDS Family Handbook
- Collaborate regularly with colleagues to ensure curricular alignment
- Develop and regularly update the curriculum framework and syllabi in collaboration with the Assistant Head of School for People and Program, division director(s), department chair, and department colleagues on an annual basis and during the curriculum review cycle
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment by actively seeking meaningful community connections for experiential learning opportunities within and outside the classroom
- Integrate appropriate technology or other effective resources if applicable to enhance the teaching and learning experience
- Communicate with and respond to parents’ questions and concerns in an effective and timely manner through a variety of means (email, telephone in-person meetings).
- Participate in the Professional Growth and Development Program focusing on Planning and Preparation, Instruction, Classroom Environment, and Professional Responsibilities (Danielson Framework) as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to the life of the school through the completion of assigned duties and attendance at school events (examples include lunch supervision, extra academic help for students, carpool, clubs, admission events, advising, activities periods, arts and athletic events, field trips – day and overnight, assemblies, and bus duty)
- Serve as a role model through active participation in professional development & growth
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School
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