Position Title:

Middle School Science Teacher – Grades 4, 5 & 6

Description:

Mount Alvernia Academy, a Franciscan Catholic coed school educating children from Preschool through Grade 6, is seeking a highly energetic and enthusiastic Middle School Science Teacher (grades 4-6) to teach in a new, spacious, well-equipped Innovation Lab.

The successful candidate, with strong science education support from the administration, will implement a curriculum which builds students’ critical-thinking, problem-solving and logical-reasoning skills. The teacher will provide instruction and guidance to help students explore and understand important concepts and how to gather evidence to support their ideas.

Curriculum covers 4 core units, elementary – middle school level biology, chemistry, physics and earth/space science and incorporates STEM learning into classes.

The science teacher will create lesson plans, grade assignments, tests and homework, and communicate regularly with parents. Project-based learning will be key to produce engaging content for the students.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following:

• Design and execute high quality science lessons for elementary grades;
• Teach daily science lessons that are engaging, relevant, and rigorous;
• Understand and apply effective strategies for differentiation in the classroom;
• Promote the scientific method and hands-on science discovery;
• Embed opportunities for student critical thinking, communication, and collaboration;
• Incorporate meaningful use of technology and digital media into lesson plans;
• Maintain strong classroom management and hold students accountable for school and classroom expectations;
• Demonstrated interest in motivating students’ success in STEM fields;
• Actively seeks and participates in Professional Development.

The Ideal Candidate will have the following:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Science (or have taken a number of science courses) and/or a master’s degree (or working towards). Experience teaching elementary science, preferably at the grades 4-6 level;
• Excellent communication and organization skills;
• Willingness to support the MAA mission and collaborate with teachers and administrators;
• Proficiency in GSuite, SmartBoard, Smart Notebook, etc.

Regular attendance is a necessary function. Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential for the supervision and instruction of the students. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and/or crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit, walk, and may be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references (references will not be called until we receive permission from the applicant) to Mary Ferrucci, Principal, at employment@maa.school.