Grades 4-6 Math & Science Teacher
Vanguard School (Elementary), The
General Purpose:
- The Grades 4-6 Elementary Math & Science teacher is responsible for developing students’ academic excellence and virtue by creating a positive culture of inquiry and learning and providing students with challenging and meaningful learning activities and experiences.
Essential Duties:
- Faithfully implements effective instruction
- Manages classroom climate and operation
- Promotes achievement
Subject Matter Knowledge:
- Advanced principles and concepts of mathematics, biology, physical science, earth science, and astronomy appropriate to the elementary school curriculum; principles and procedures of scientific inquiry; history of major scientific and technological discoveries or inventions; laboratory techniques, safety issues related to science labs and investigations
- Plans curriculum and instruction
- Delivers effective instruction
- Manages classroom climate and operation
- Promotes achievement
- Model and support students in developing virtuous character
- Support the school's mission through fidelity to policies and practices
- Create a positive culture of inquiry and learning
Educational Requirements:
- Four-year degree
- Passing scores on the following tests if bachelor's degree is not in the same field as the position:
- PRAXIS 5205 (Reading), PRAXIS 5903 (Math), PRAXIS 5905 (Science)
- PRAXIS tests must be accomplished within 90 days of start date
- Fees for passed tests will be reimbursed
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) a lifetime monthly benefit in retirement
Disclaimers:
- You are required to disclose relevant issues related to criminal history, employment history, and licensure history in order to apply.
- All employees must submit to and pass a CBI / FBI fingerprint background check as a condition of employment.
- The Vanguard School is subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or ancestry in its programs and activities.
- Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.