26-27 High School Science Teacher - Environmental/Biomedical - Northwest Campus- $3,000 Sign on Bonus

Carmen Schools of Science & Technology • Milwaukee, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Carmen Schools of Science & Technology is seeking a dynamic, student-centered Science Teacher for its Northwest Campus high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The teacher will design engaging, rigorous lessons aligned with Carmen’s academic standards and create a classroom where students feel valued, supported, and challenged. The role involves using data to guide instruction, differentiating for varied learning needs, and building strong relationships with students and families. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues, work with an Instructional Coach to improve practice, participate in professional development, and contribute to a positive school culture that prepares students for college, career, and life.

The position emphasizes Carmen’s core values of Empathy, Growth, and Belief, along with academic excellence, community engagement, student leadership, and equity. The teacher will maintain a current Wisconsin teaching license or other specified eligible license for all subject areas taught and follow Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teacher standards and Carmen policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction licensure, or eligibility for such licensure, in all subject areas taught; the teacher must possess and maintain a current Wisconsin Teacher License, Charter License, or One-Year with Stipulations License in all subject areas taught.
• Successful teaching experience; experience in urban schools is preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in creating a learning environment that fosters college readiness and high student achievement.
• Ability to advise a small group of students.
• Ability to communicate effectively to achieve assigned duties and goals.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability in effective classroom management.
• Passion for quality education and student achievement.
• Ability to function in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with a professional approach to challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Successful teaching experience in urban schools.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver meaningful, engaging, rigorous learning experiences, interventions, enrichment, remediation, and advising appropriate to a college-preparatory school.
• Hold students and oneself to high academic, behavioral, and social standards.
• Follow Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teacher standards and Carmen policies and procedures.
• Work with an Instructional Coach to continually improve teaching practice and support achievement among traditionally underserved students.
• Apply effective teaching and classroom management practices.
• Promote a culture of learning, respect, trust, and responsibility.
• Build trusting relationships with students and their families or guardians, involving parents in students’ overall success.
• Analyze data with students and the learning community to set individual learning plans and team goals.
• Incorporate technology into daily teaching.
• Receive and act on feedback as part of continuous improvement.
• Update PowerSchool with grades and assignments weekly and post test grades within 10 days of the test date.
• Read and respond to communications, including email and phone messages, daily.
• Supervise students and ensure their safety.
• Support Carmen’s mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

• Excellent health and worksite benefits.
• Free life insurance.
• Free employee assistance program (EAP).
• Free short-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid time off.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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