What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Science Teacher - PT position at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School?
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 480 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School, is seeking a dynamic, skilled, and creative part time science teacher to work with our 2nd and 3rd graders, and collaborate with a collegial and skilled team of faculty. The Elementary School curriculum includes an emphasis on experience-based learning: students participate in hands-on/minds on projects and intensive class discussions that help build critical and creative thinking skills.
Preference will be given to candidates with deep knowledge of and appreciation for teaching science and the flexibility to teach a range of science topics. A qualified candidate will also possess a strong enthusiasm, deep knowledge of and familiarity with elementary school students, and a sense of humor.