Middle School Science Teacher/Advisor (2026-27)

Dayton Early College Academy•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER/ADVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION Who We Are: The Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) is an award-winning, high performing network of charter schools located in Dayton, Ohio. Serving grades K-12, DECA’s three campuses are singularly focused on helping children from the city of Dayton gain the skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. Mission : We prepare future college graduates today to become the leaders of our community tomorrow. Core Values: Put students first; Demand success; Invest deeply in relationships; Do what’s right; Prove education changes lives; Find joy. Our Students and Results : We serve students in grades K-12 in the Dayton Public School area; academic proficiency is not considered during the admissions process. Admission is first come, first served. 94% of our students are African-American and 72% are economically disadvantaged; Over 80% of our students will be first in their family to go to college; DECA is committed to providing a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum; Our campuses foster an awareness of social justice issues; Strong community partnerships are at the core of our success; DECA alumni graduate from college at a rate nearly 5 times the national average for first generation college students and on par with their suburban counterparts. Successful Applicants: Are developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching, teamwork, and leadership; Build relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community; Provide, seek, and act on feedback; Live our Core Values. Job Summary: Science Teachers/Advisors at DECA serve as advocates and guides for students' learning based upon individual student needs and gifts. Teachers/advisors know their students well, help them plan and follow through on their learning goals, and work tirelessly to create optimal learning experiences for students in their advisory groups. Teachers/advisors report to the Campus Principal.

Requirements

Valid teaching license/certificate for the assigned grade, and/or subject(s)
Effective interpersonal skills with children and adults
A broad range of interests and experience, with a passion for learning
Solid, basic knowledge in core content areas
Sound classroom management skills
Ability to improvise and problem solve
Experience with technology‐integration in the teaching and learning process
Effective in an interdisciplinary, teamed environment
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, provide leadership, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Entrepreneurial spirit
An affinity for supporting students as individual learners
Dedication to the mission of assuring student learning and achievement

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as positive role model for students
Demonstrate a positive, supportive, enthusiastic, and encouraging attitude with all students
Implement, by instruction and action, DECA’s mission and core values
Advocate for, and on behalf of, students and families
Celebrate student accomplishments
Develop meaningful, appropriate relationships with each student and his/her parent/guardian
Be available to students and parents for education‐related purposes, including, within reason, outside of the traditional prescribed times and day, when necessary
Facilitate student learning plans with each family or guardian
Forecast educational needs of each student
Know, understand, and implement DECA’s goals and how they align to content area standards as defined by Ohio Department of Education
Plan a program of instruction that is both challenging and that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child
Employ a variety of educational techniques in pursuit of educational goals, and establish clear objectives for each student, and provide supplemental and educational activities that support student growth
Facilitate student learning outside the school building via a variety of field experiences
Assist in identifying, establishing, and monitoring learning opportunities for students
Ensure that each student employs materials prescribed by school staff (personal learning plans, planners, journals, etc. as applicable)
Hold students accountable for their academic progress
Report each student’s progress, both educationally and socially, through regularly scheduled reports, phone calls to parents, and weekly student meetings
Attend faculty meetings and other staff development and planning sessions as determined by the principal and school staff
Maintain accurate, complete, and factual records on each student as required by school law
Assess and facilitate the strengths and needs of the whole learner: physically, socially and emotionally, and intellectually/academically
Design plans and strategies for individual student’s learning
Continue assessment of student progress and alter plans and strategies toward student learning success
Mediate student conflicts to the best of your ability
Work with the school team on academic and social/behavioral intervention strategies for student
Periodically transport students complying with traffic ordinances and school transportation policy
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
Strive to continually improve professional competence