Teacher - 3rd & 4th Grade Science at Greenhill School

Addison, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Science Education, Curriculum Design, Inquiry-Based Learning, Collaboration, Communication, Student-Centered Technology, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Classroom Management, Progress Reporting, Parent Engagement, Professional Development, Teamwork, Positive Attitude

Industry

Description

Description SUMMARY This position includes homeroom advisory responsibilities for a class of 17 third grade students, and teaching science to five sections of third grade or fourth grade students daily. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required. RESPONSIBILITIES The School seeks an outstanding educator for Third and Fourth Grade Science whose duties comprise: Responsible for a Third Grade homeroom of 17 students in a departmentalized grade level. Teaching science to five homeroom sections daily, alternating units between third and fourth grade. Participating in lunch duty and afterschool carpool duty. Writing progress reports on all students three times per year; leading scheduled parent teacher conferences four times per year. Collaborating with a team of five homeroom teachers in both third and fourth grade, as well as within the Lower School Science team. Attending divisional and departmental meetings; participating in professional development activities; observing/being observed by colleagues/administration and giving/receiving feedback. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will: Possess the knowledge or experience needed to design a developmentally appropriate science experience for students in third and fourth grade. Possess background knowledge in the developmental characteristics of elementary school-aged children. Have a rich background in teaching science through inquiry and exploration. Have the ability to support students in their acquisition and development of key process skills related to scientific thinking. Collaborate with other members of the Science department as well as apply recent research and NGSS to design and implement curriculum. Have the ability to support students in their development of key habits of successful learners. Have at least 3-5 years of prior teaching experience with elementary students. Demonstrate excellent communication skills (both writing and speaking) and a highly refined work ethic. Demonstrate competency with student-centered technology and an interest in advancing and supporting its use to enhance student learning. Specific Skills and Abilities: Have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it. Show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.). Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.

Responsibilities

The teacher will be responsible for a homeroom of 17 third-grade students and will teach science to five sections of third and fourth-grade students. Additional duties include participating in lunch duty, writing progress reports, leading parent-teacher conferences, and collaborating with other teachers.