Job Overview: Successful candidates will teach courses in the biological sciences arena. Particular emphasis will be placed on preparing students for the Keystone Biology exam.
Responsibilities and Duties:
● Instruct students on the study of living things.
● Communicate effectively with students and parents at different technology skill levels to support instruction and advance educational goals.
● Provide constructive criticism and regular feedback.
● Perform inquiry-based experiments in class to enhance the lecture component.
● Respond to student and mentor inquiries.
● Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.
● Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
● Participate in ongoing training sessions.
● Keep current records of grades, grade papers, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
● Assist in writing grant proposals to gain funding to help further our program.
● Create projects designed to enhance lectures.
● Read and stay abreast of current topics in biology and education.
● Utilize various curriculum resources.
● Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
● Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
● Work with administrators and colleagues to ensure initiatives are being met.
● Tutor students on an individual basis.
● Observe and evaluate student's performance
● Performs other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
● A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Education or relevant subject.
● Current PA teaching certification.
● Current PA background clearances are required.
● Candidate must be part of a close professional community and able to contribute in positive waysto the culture of the school
● Flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice.
● Computer and technologically literate, in particular using Mac computers and SmartBoards.
● Organization and communication skills
● Physical Requirements: must be able to maneuver in classroom environments and classroom spaces, filing, faxing, scanning, copying, mailing, making phone calls, sitting for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using keyboards, and typing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,986.00 - $85,480.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person