What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science- Long Term Substitute Position position at Charette Charter School?
Job Description: High School Physics or Chemistry Teacher (OpenSciEd Aligned Curriculum)
Job Title: High Long Term Substitute Science teacher- (until June 2026)-Chemistry and Physics
School: Charette Charter High School
Location: Providence, RI
Curriculum: OpenSciEd Aligned (3D Science / NGSS-based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: School Principal or Executive Director
Work Schedule: School Year
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered High School Science Teacher to teach Physics or Chemistry to join our instructional team at Charette. The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching science through phenomena-based learning that empowers students to make sense of the world around them using real-world investigations and data-driven inquiry.
The teacher will be responsible for implementing high-quality instructional materials (OpenSciEd) that emphasize conceptual understanding, scientific discourse, and collaborative problem solving. This role includes facilitating hands-on labs, guiding student-led inquiry, and integrating the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into daily instruction. This position is ideal for an educator with strong science content knowledge, cultural competence, and a commitment to engaging students in meaningful, authentic learning experiences that connect science to their lives and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Delivery:
Teach high school-level Physics or Chemistry using OpenSciEd-aligned curriculum and instructional strategies.
Facilitate student-driven investigations, model-based reasoning, and scientific discourse.
Integrate crosscutting concepts (CCC), science and engineering practices (SEP), and disciplinary core ideas (DCI) into daily instruction.
Planning & Preparation:
Develop lesson plans based on OpenSciEd units and adapt them to meet student needs.
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Classroom Environment:
Create a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.
Promote inquiry-based learning and student collaboration.
Professional Development:
Participate in OpenSciEd training and ongoing professional development.
Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities (PLCs) to analyze student data and refine instruction.
Technology Integration:
Utilize digital tools and platforms that support OpenSciEd pedagogy (e.g., simulations, data analysis tools, Canvas etc.).
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Science Education, or a related field.
Valid state teaching certification or appropriate credentials to earn a Science certification.
Familiarity with NGSS and three-dimensional learning.
Preferred:
Experience with OpenSciEd curriculum or similar phenomena-based high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) (e.g., IQWST, Amplify Science).
Master’s degree in Education or a science discipline.
Demonstrated ability to foster student engagement and critical thinking in science.
Skills and Competencies:
-Strong understanding of physical or chemical science content.
-Ability to scaffold complex scientific ideas through inquiry-based instruction.
-Commitment to equity in science education and culturally responsive pedagogy.
-Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and follows the school's approved salary scale. Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement contributions, paid parking, and professional development opportunities.
Charette does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral origin, or veteran status in administration of its admissions or educational policies, curricular programs, other school administered programs, or in its hiring and employment practices in accordance with applicable Federal and Rhode Island laws and regulations.