Middle School Science Teacher

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans•Houston, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate Middle School Science Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about educating students in various science disciplines and fostering a love for scientific inquiry.

Requirements

Must be an innovative, passionate, and energetic leader in the classroom.
Proven experience as a teacher.
Positive Attitude.
Team player in meeting targeted goals.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Well-organized and committed.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Creative and energetic in creating and maintaining a positive and safe learning environment.
Bachelor's degree in education or related field; Master's degree preferred
Proven experience in teaching science subjects at the secondary level
Ability to calculate and explain complex scientific concepts in an understandable manner
Strong research skills to support student inquiries
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and engage students

Responsibilities

Develop and implement engaging lesson plans in line with the science curriculum
Conduct laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific principles
Mentor and guide students in their research projects
Utilize library services to enhance classroom learning
Teach topics such as differential equations, organic chemistry, and discrete math
Foster a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques
To be punctual and be available in the school during official working hours.
To comply with policies, standards, rules, regulations, and procedures of the school.
To take precautions to protect student records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
To participate responsibly in the school’s improvement initiatives.
To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities.
To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff.
To provide and accept evaluative feedback in a professional manner.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.
To demonstrate the ability to perform teaching or other responsibilities, including good work habits, reliability, punctuality, and follow-through on commitments.
To demonstrate skill when managing student behavior, intervening, and resolving discipline problems.
To model good social skills, leadership, and civic responsibility.
To model and promote empathy, compassion, patience, and respect for the gender, ethnic, religious, cultural, and learning diversity of students.
Mediation skills for resolving conflicts between students.
To foster student self-control, self-discipline, and responsibility to others.