Earth Science Teacher

DHRM • Chesterfield, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Justice is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth and strengthen families and communities across the Commonwealth. DJJ's Division of Education is seeking a qualified Earth Science Teacher to provide high-quality, standards-based instruction that supports the individual learning needs of students and aligns with the Commonwealth's educational standards, statutes, and program certification requirements. The teacher will design and deliver engaging, research-based instruction, foster a safe, respectful, and student-centered learning environment, and use student data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and promote academic success.

Requirements

• Earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in Earth Science; OR Earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and completed a major in Earth Science, Geology, or Environmental Science with a minimum of 32 semester hours in Earth Sciences, including at least one course in each of the following areas: structural geology, petrology, paleontology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy/space science; OR Earned an endorsement in another science discipline and completed at least 18 semester hours in Earth Sciences, including at least one course in each of the following areas: structural geology, petrology, paleontology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy/space science.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching Certificate/License with an endorsement in Earth Science.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an Earth Science Teacher in a secondary setting
• Experience teaching at-risk youth

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, standards-based instruction that supports the individual learning needs of students and aligns with the Commonwealth's educational standards, statutes, and program certification requirements.
• Design and deliver engaging, research-based instruction.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and student-centered learning environment.
• Use student data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and promote academic success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level