Middle School Science Teacher

Aspen View Academy

Contract type
Full-Time
Closing date
Dec 31, 2024 12:00 AM
Location
Castle Rock, CO
Salary
Minimum $52,000

1. Curriculum Development:

  • Implement a comprehensive science curriculum for middle school students that aligns with the school's educational goals and standards.
  • Create engaging lesson plans, instructional materials, and activities that foster the development of scientific curiosity, communication, problem-solving, decision making, critical thinking, goal-setting.
  • Integrate technology, interactive tools, and real-life examples into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and relevance.

2. Classroom Instruction:

  • Deliver engaging and student-centered instruction that accommodates diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Facilitate discussions, group experiential learning opportunities to promote skill development and enhance students' social-emotional well-being.
  • Regularly assess students' progress in acquiring and applying life skills through various formative and summative assessment strategies.
  • Analyze student data to identify areas of strength and areas that require further support or intervention.
  • Provide constructive feedback to students on their progress and growth, and collaborate with parents/guardians to support their child's development.

3. Collaboration and Professional Development:

  • Collaborate with other teachers, school staff, and parents to help facilitate a students' education and growth.
  • Attend and actively participate in department meetings, professional development sessions, and school-wide events.
  • Stay updated with current research, best practices, and resources related to life skills education and adolescent development.
  • Seek opportunities for professional growth and share knowledge and expertise with colleagues.

4. Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity:

  • Assesses student performance frequently and objectively,
  • Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents,
  • Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with Aspen View Academy ’s Community Handbook, and
  • Encourages parents to be contributors to the classrooms as volunteers.

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