High School Science Associate Teacher (Physics and Earth Science)

Job Description: Full-time Instructional Aide (Teacher Apprentice) for High School Physics and Earth Science

Overview:

The mission of The Sojourner Truth Public Charter School is to empower students to transform the world. Students at Truth will graduate ready for success in college, career, and life. They will serve as active agents in the construction of peace. They will know who they are, what they want, and where they are going. They will be able to walk into any space, find their place, and make a powerful contribution. Truth achieves this vision through a Montessori education built upon student-led classrooms with a learning environment deliberately designed to enable student engagement in meaningful, authentic work and to foster a close-knit community where students pursue justice and practice stewardship.

Truth serves a culturally diverse population of 6th-12th grade students in Washington, DC.

All staff at Truth PCS should be fully invested in Truth’s two Design Principles:

• Students need to be prepared for life, not just for school.
• Each student’s identity, voice, perspectives, and choices matter.

Position:

The Sojourner Truth School is seeking a full-time, collaborative Associate Teacher for high school science. Among other things, the aide will support the lead teacher and work in small groups to deliver lessons in Physics and Earth Science.

Responsibilities:

• The day will begin by 8am, supporting morning welcome duty and breakfast
• Working directly with lead teacher and with students to support lessons and student work
• Willingness and capacity to work in small groups with diverse learners, and lead mini-lessons on Physics and Earth Science topics
• Capacity to familiarize oneself with the goals of a student’s IEP and personalize approach and lessons accordingly
• The aide will work directly with the instructional team and will be a key contributor to a positive classroom climate and culture
• High comfort level engaging directly with students, and confidence supporting them through work
• Eagerness to collaborate as a teammate
• Motivated by Truth’s mission and its desire to set a national model for a high-quality, urban public Montessori secondary school
• Experience with middle school-aged students (school, camp, tutoring, or other)

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements outlined here are indicative of what is needed for an employee to effectively carry out the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Detailed Description

Mobility and Movement (70-80%)

• Must be able to stand and walk frequently throughout the workday, including moving between classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and outdoor areas.
• Frequently bends, kneels, stoops, and crouches to assist students at their desks, on the floor, or in transitions.

Lifting/Carrying (10-15%):

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., moving instructional materials, pushing carts).

Vision and Hearing (80- 100%):

• Must be able to hear and respond to verbal communication from students and staff, including emergency signals and classroom discussions.

Speaking/Hearing (90-100%):

• Clear verbal communication with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to hear student responses and conversations, especially in larger classrooms or group settings.

Visual Requirements (90-100%):

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as lesson plans, student work, or computer screens.
• Monitoring student activity both in the classroom and potentially during outdoor activities.

The Sojourner Truth School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,017.00 - $62,677.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,017 - $62,677