TEACHER - 8th Grade Science

IC Imagine • Asheville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

IC Imagine Public Charter School in Asheville is seeking a licensed and dedicated Middle School Science Teacher for an 8th-grade position. The teacher will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive academic program to foster student growth in intellectual, emotional, physical, and social areas. This role requires establishing effective rapport with students, motivating them to learn, and developing their skills, attitudes, and knowledge according to their abilities. The teacher will also maintain positive relationships with parents and colleagues, and provide leadership and coordination within the school community.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid North Carolina teaching license
• Skilled in problem solving and decision making as well as observation, listening, and coaching
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom
• Possess strong time management skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and multitask in a busy environment
• Proficiency with GSuite

Nice To Haves

• 1-year teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Middle School Science curriculum.
• Use resources necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate an engaging, age-appropriate course of study that follows the guidelines of the NC Standards for all courses taught.
• Design instruction appropriate for all students that reflects an understanding of relevant content and is based on continuous and appropriate assessment.
• Implement Second Step SEL Curriculum and lead advisory group.
• Collaborate with other teachers, support staff and the IC Imagine community to enhance the educational opportunities for all students.
• Participate in Standards Based Grading practices.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate instruction for intervention and enrichment groups.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to the positive school climate.
• Frequent oral and written communication with parents and families of students.
• Frequent oral and written communication with colleagues and administrators.
• Manage inventory and repair of instructional resources and equipment.
• Follow the processes laid out in the faculty handbook, respond to emails in a timely manner, keep grades updated weekly, and correspond regularly with families with pertinent information for courses taught.
• Perform additional duties including, but not limited to supervision during non-instructional time, attending after-school events and meetings, participating in enrollment activities leading and during the Open Enrollment period.
• Adhere to all legal and ethical requirements of the teaching profession and set an example for others to do the same.

Benefits

• Salary based on IC Imagine’s Certified/ Licensed Teachers Salary Schedule
• Merit-based bonuses are determined based on EVAAS student growth measurement during the preceding school year.
• Year-end bonus for all employees, contingent upon available funding.

What This Job Offers

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