Science Teacher (Parental leave)

Science Teacher (Parental Leave Coverage) Notre Dame Academy, Hingham, Massachusetts--an all-female college preparatory middle and high school educating students in grades 6-12--is seeking a full-time 9-12 Science Teacher to cover parental leave (Approximate timeframe: November thru February) with high energy, a creative spirit, and a passion for empowering young women. Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic learning community, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation, challenges students to pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice. The Science Teacher creates, develops, and implements rigorous, middle and high school science curricula that build students’ critical thinking, problem solving, and logical reasoning skills and prepares students for future advanced coursework and STEM careers. The Science teacher provides opportunities for experiential learning through field, lab, and classroom experiences. The Science teacher provides aligned instructional and assessment materials and offers support to students in numerous ways, such as through extra-help sessions, scaffolded learning materials, and tutorials. The teacher engages in professional development to strengthen pedagogy and laboratory techniques. Components of Responsibility Pedagogy and Assessment -Teach High school integrated science, a combination of mostly biological as well as environmental science. -Implement meaningful and effective instructional methods for high school -Align course curriculum and assessments with established NDA curriculum maps. -Ensure frequent opportunities for formative and summative assessments. -Provide extra help through meetings with students and through email communications. -Integrate technology into pedagogy where necessary and beneficial. Classroom Management -Create and maintain an organized, functional, and safe learning environment. -Create and uphold rules and procedures that optimize learning. Administrative -Attend Science Department Meetings. -Support and participate in Science Department events and initiatives. -Keep accurate records. Job Requirements: -Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in a related lab-based science discipline, such as Biology. -Experience teaching various levels of lab-based biological science course levels such as College Prep, Honors and AP on the middle and high school level. -Familiar with teaching a broad range of science- (Environmental Science, Marine Biology) Notre Dame Academy seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.