The New School (TNS), an independent four-year high school in Atlanta, offers an innovative curriculum which blends traditional academic study and community engaged learning, creating opportunities for students to do real-world work that takes them beyond the classroom. TNS takes a blended approach combining multiple experiential learning opportunities with a rigorous college prep program to equip students with the competencies they’ll need to thrive in the workplace, higher education, and their personal lives after high school. TNS students apply their classroom learning in the city through major interdisciplinary projects, an entrepreneurship program, and internships, and in the process develop portfolios of exceptional work and experiences. The New School is a pioneer of the Community Engaged Learning (CEL) model and has developed a network of 100 community partners in Atlanta and beyond. To learn more, please visit www.tnsatlanta.org.

Position Description

The New School seeks a full-time math and science teacher to teach chemistry, biology and one section of math. This teacher will implement a blend of traditional classroom instruction and project-based-learning to create a classroom environment that develops in each student an awareness and appreciation of the role of math and science in everyday life and the workplace. As part of the project-based curriculum, the math/science teacher may also have the opportunity to assist with extended interdisciplinary projects outside the classroom in collaboration with other New School teachers and integrate science, engineering, modeling, statistics, and data analysis topics relevant to project work into their classroom curriculum. This position is a great fit for a passionate and innovative math / science instructor who enjoys collaboration with other faculty and the freedom to explore relevant projects and community-engagement opportunities.

Essential Job Functions
Below are some of the tasks required of this position:

Teaching

Develop curriculum in collaboration with TNS math and science faculty and teach up to five of the following high school classes:

• Biology (9th and 11th grade)
• Chemistry (10th grade)
• Math (9th grade)

Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and other curricular materials

Make use of community partners, speakers, mentors, trips, projects and workshops to bring curriculum to life through real-world experiences

Use detailed data analysis of student performance to inform best practices

Faculty Collaboration and Planning

• Attend scheduled faculty meetings and workdays to allow for collaboration, professional development
• Participate in and attend all recruitment events (e.g., Information Sessions and Open Houses)
• Participate in planning and attend all Exhibitions, Curriculum Nights, Parent Events

Parent/Student support

• Serve as an advisor for 8-10 students
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues through regular email and virtual or in person conferences

All teachers are expected to embody the following New School values:

• The belief that students should be architects of their own learning
• A commitment to knowing students well and serving as their guide
• A passion for innovation, collaboration and participation in a community of learning
• Commitment to the school culture of continuous reflection and growth

Other qualifications:

· Undergraduate degree in math or science

· At least two years of high school science teaching preferred, or at least 5 years of demonstrated growth in a math or science related career

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Grade school specialties:

• High school
• Math
• Science

Physical setting:

• Private school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person