7th-8th Grade Science Teacher

Crescent Academy serves over 500 students in grades PreK-11, focusing on a whole-child approach that supports students and their families in achieving strong character, academic success, and civic engagement through a college-bound culture.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scientific disciplines, a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, and the ability to inspire students to develop a love for science. The Science Teacher will deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and contribute to the overall academic success of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students for scientific inquiry and experimentation, ensuring safety protocols are followed in laboratory settings.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and resources to enhance student engagement and understanding of scientific concepts.
• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that meet curriculum standards and cater to diverse learning styles.
• Develop assessments and monitor student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, hands-on experiments, and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and participate in ongoing professional development initiatives.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all students.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff.
• Ensure regular and predictable attendance.

Cognitive Demands

• Supervision of multiple students at once.
• Establishing routines and procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Creating and implementing instructional plans.
• Participating in continuous professional development.
• Demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Stand and walk frequently.
• Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat.
• Withstand outside weather conditions at any time of the year.
• Withstand a moderate noise level.
• Perform first aid/CPR if necessary.
• Assist/lift students, as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Valid Michigan teaching certification/license for secondary education with an endorsement in the subject.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with scientific advancements and teaching methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities.
• Creativity and innovative ideas about learning in the classroom.
• Experience with project-based learning.
• Familiarity with Michigan Common Core Standards.
• Enjoyment of challenges (social, economic) and addressing the whole-child school of thought.
• Engagement in learning and curriculum coupled with cross-curriculum teaching and learning.
• Embracing a data-driven mindset to help close achievement gaps.
• Working with collegial peers through Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to improve teaching and learning objectives.
• Using technology to support teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Able to meet time-sensitive tasks and deadlines.
• Great listening and writing skills.
• Persistent characteristics (closing achievement gaps and data-driven).
• Collaborating within a team and being proactive.
• Conflict resolution skills (parents and students).
• Empathy (students, parents, staff).
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and parents.
• Great love for children and patience.
• Creating a strong bridge between school and home.
• Experience working with underserved populations of students.
• Embracing the philosophy of mindfulness techniques.
• Open to the use of restorative circles.
• Willing to adopt the “Time to Teach” classroom management framework and application.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans.
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD), Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD) 100% paid by the employer.
• Voluntary Plans Available.