Chemistry Teacher - Long Term Sub

Da Vinci Schools•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Long-term Substitute Teaching position for Chemistry. Teach and facilitate instruction in grades 9 through 12 in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for secondary level pupils in Calculus instruction. Da Vinci Schools are project-based, college preparatory schools, each with a distinct focus which drives the curriculum students take in addition to their A-G college preparatory requirements. As a project-based school, class curricula are centered around projects, which teach students the essential skills and knowledge of a course. Da Vinci teachers use Mastery Based Grading and work with industry partners to provide real-world connections to their projects. Da Vinci Schools is looking for candidates who desire to: Work closely with a grade level team to plan interdisciplinary projects and units Create and facilitate inquiry-based project-based curriculum Connect academic subject matter to the world outside the classroom Actively create space for diverse voices and points of view that reinforce each student’s identity Act as an advisor to a group of students Engage in self-reflection and a diversity of thinking, particularly related to the school’s mission to support diversity, equity inclusion and anti-racism

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and a California Single Subject credential with authorization to teach Chemistry, including English Learner Authorization
Successful completion of interview, screen process and hiring requirements
Commitment to the goals and philosophy of Da Vinci Schools

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking a plus

Responsibilities

Provide instruction based on California Standards and other state frameworks and standards.
Collaborate on a course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including mini-lessons, demonstrations, discussions, laboratory experiences, and other instructional methods.
Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and identity of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.