Science Teacher, Grades 3-12

About the role

Mission: Educating and inspiring a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth.

Vision: Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

Values: Perseverance, Integrity, Respect & Responsibility (PIRR).

Position Summary: Our teachers ensure that Tapestry provides our students and families with a world-class K-12 educational experience. Each of our science teachers makes this possible by leading students to achieve dramatic learning gains in science. At Tapestry, we believe that teachers are professionals and, as a result, we support their growth and development. We also implement a shared leadership approach that empowers our teachers to play critical decision-making roles in shaping how our schools produce outstanding outcomes for our students and families.

Position Rationale: Our science teachers are highly-qualified professionals who support our students to develop mastery of relevant state standards in science. Our science teachers also help all of our students develop a love for science and an understanding of the real world applications of science.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen our school community by investing students and families in our shared values (Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility and Respect).
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students by implementing Tapestry's approach to social emotional learning and restorative practices.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by building strong relationships; establishing and enforcing classroom and school norms; and implementing intentional systems and routines that maximize learning.
• Encourage parent and community involvement by keeping families informed of classroom activities and units of study and by promptly returning phone calls and emails from families.
• Conduct Student Led Conferences twice per year to ensure strong relationships with families and intentional communication about the progress of each of our students.
• Attend and participate in school events to help build strong trusting relationships with students and families.
• Intellectually prepare to deliver high-quality lessons to students by analyzing appropriate resources (such as the school's curriculum) and collaborating with their coach.
• Utilize data from student observations as well as summative and formative assessments to inform instruction.
• Adjust instruction as needed to meet the unique needs of students, including by adjusting to different student learning styles and to support all students to attain mastery of grade level standards.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Attend all required campus meetings and coach meetings to ensure the implementation of an effective instructional program for our students and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Tapestry Charter School mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications: