Middle School Science / Math Teacher (SY 26-27)

LAUREL SCHOOL•Shaker Heights, OH

22h

About The Position

Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to developing young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world. We are seeking a dynamic and talented educator to teach Science and Math in the Middle School, with a primary focus on Life Science. The most desirable candidates will have experience across multiple disciplines at the middle school level and have demonstrated a commitment to engaging science and math education. The ideal teacher will create a rich learning environment and offer a variety of instruction including inquiry-based learning, hands-on laboratory work, and class discussions. S/he will have the ability to work collaboratively with other STEM educators and to develop and deliver effective lessons that differentiate instruction to a diverse group of learners.

Requirements

A successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Science or Math Education and/or in Biology, Mathematics, or a related field.
Prior experience teaching in a Middle School (Grades 6 – 8) setting is strongly preferred.
Candidates should be enthusiastic about pedagogy – particularly inquiry-based, lab-centered, and application-driven approaches to science and math education.
Successful candidates will also possess a positive attitude, excellent written and verbal skills, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated success in collaborative, collegial work environments.
The candidate must possess or acquire and maintain a State of Ohio-issued teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

Preparation and implementation of daily lessons
Design, implementation, and timely evaluation of rigorous, authentic formative and summative assessments
Use of laboratory experiences, discussion, and inquiry-based learning to support student understanding
Timely and proactive communication with students, parents, and advisors about student performance
Advising of a small group of students
Collaboration with faculty, administration, and staff on experiential, interdisciplinary, and community-based learning opportunities aligned with the school’s mission and values
Active participation in all faculty and staff meetings
Support of divisional and school-wide initiatives through committee work, where appropriate
Supervision and/or participation in non-academic activities, including lunch, study halls, dances, class trips, etc