5th-6th Grade Science Teacher

San Francisco Day School•San Francisco, CA

just now•$83,887 - $132,998•Onsite

About The Position

The 5th-6th Grade Science Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing a dynamic and innovative science curriculum for students in 5th-6th grade. The 5th-6th grade science curriculum focuses on physics. Some topics include force, and the laws of motion, energy, and the scientific method. The teacher will create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that fosters a positive learning environment and assesses student learning, all while adhering to the school’s curriculum and policies. For Middle School: A middle school teacher needs to have a strong understanding of, and experience in, middle school development and their specific content subject area. A full-time middle school teacher teaches between 800 - 850 instructional minutes + 200-250 additional duties minutes per week. Teachers who do not meet the full-time requirements can satisfy their full teaching load with additional programs such as: Teaching and planning an elective course Serving as a coach for additional programs (ie: Robotics or Math club) Additional duties and responsibilities Additional role-specific responsibilities for this middle school role include: Serve as a middle school advisor, providing academic and social emotional guidance and support Teach and plan an elective course Attend outdoor ed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a middle school setting.
Independent school experience is preferred.
Subject specific experience is preferred.
Experience working with a wide range of students, teachers, and families of diverse backgrounds
Experience with Google Suite (Google Calendar, Google Docs, uploading and downloading digital ?les)
Solid experience with educational technology platforms
Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive educational practices.
Desire to continue learning in the areas of pedagogical practice and DEI
A commitment to professional growth and development.
Familiarity with educational technology and innovative teaching methodologies.
Strong work ethic, collaborative skills, flexibility, and sense of humor, with high emotional intelligence
Per CA statutes, all School employees should be able to pass a Federal and State background check, provide a negative TB test, and maintain professional behavior during the period of employment. The employment offer is contingent upon these requirements.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a dynamic and innovative science curriculum for students in 5th-6th grade
Create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that fosters a positive learning environment
Assess student learning, all while adhering to the school’s curriculum and policies
Serve as a middle school advisor, providing academic and social emotional guidance and support
Teach and plan an elective course
Attend outdoor ed
Ensure teaching and learning is developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and engaging to students.
Prepare lessons, units, and projects to meet learning objectives aligned to the scope and sequence and supervisor feedback.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students and families.
Create, assign, and grade various and timely formative and summative assessments for students to promote a culture of feedback and accountability.
Provide timely feedback on student progress (academic and social-emotional)
Develop strategies to work effectively with students of varying abilities, including those with diagnosed learning differences and/or students who need extension
Participate in meetings, training, and planning sessions to fully support each child’s unique needs.
Work with students in various settings, including whole groups, small groups, and one-on-one.
Proactively inform the Leadership Team whenever there are significant changes with a student and/or family, including learning goals, strengths, and growth areas.
Partner with the Leadership Team to build and implement Student Support or Learning Plans.
Partner with Leadership Team for students who are undergoing a “Student Success Team” (SST) process
Expand Learning Beyond the Classroom – Identify opportunities to connect curriculum to the Bay Area to ground learning in real life experiences.
Establish and maintain a classroom culture that reflects and reinforces the School’s core values.
Establish and uphold classroom norms and expectations, systems, and routines, to create a positive and safe classroom culture.
Create a culture of support and accountability with student behavior within the classroom by providing clear expectations, logical consequences, and opportunities to reflect and repair.
Promote the School’s mission, objectives, and policies to parents in a positive, supportive manner.
Build a professional and cordial relationship with families, offering timely feedback on student progress (academic and social-emotional).
Maintain regular and open communication with parents/guardians
Lead fall and spring parent/guardian teacher conferences to provide up-to-date, constructive feedback for student learning and progress.
Actively participate in all meetings, faculty workdays, and school functions
Participate in the school’s outdoor education programs for your grade level or as directed by the supervisor.
Serve on school committees and fulfill assigned responsibilities.
Perform duties as designated by supervisor, including but not limited to arrival, dismissal, lunch, substitute coverage, and recess duties.
Complete required administrative tasks (e.g., HR training, progress reports) accurately and on time.
Engage in continuous development through research, workshops, school visits, and peer collaboration that contribute to school initiatives or professional goals.
Set annual goals, conduct self-evaluations, create a growth plan, and participate in performance reviews.