Palm Valley School is looking for a science teacher with the ability to teach core science lab classes at the middle and upper school level. Palm Valley School’s science curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience in science, the scientific process, and connecting classroom learning to the real world. The teachers of each core course collaborate closely, collectively planning each unit of study, individual lessons, and assessments. Science teachers form a strong team with all members of the department, inspiring our engaged and motivated students to become future leaders. The teacher will also perform other duties at the school aligned with their interests. There is flexibility in that choice of duties, and options include committee work.
Three classes to include some combination of these science courses/options at any level:
· Middle School Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science
· Upper School Biology, Chemistry, Physics
· *Science Support
Responsibilities include the following:
- Collaborate closely, effectively, and professionally with the other teachers of each core course to develop and implement curriculum.
- Maintain an understanding of the overall scope and sequence of the science curriculum to effectively design course content that aligns with the overall goals of Palm Valley School’s science programs, and the school’s strategic plan.
- Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
- Demonstrate a continued and strong interest in reflection and growth as an educator and respond to feedback professionally.
- Treat all students equitably, be sincerely interested in them as individuals, and make a priority of responding to their needs.
- Be available to meet with students outside of class to provide support as needed.
- Hold high expectations for students and communicate these expectations clearly and often.
- Incorporate appropriate, varied methods, materials, and technologies into teaching.
- Monitor student progress for mastery of course content, provide intervention or differentiation when necessary and appropriate, and consistent high-quality feedback
- Communicate with advisor, department chair, administration, and parents as needed.
- Be an active, student-centered community member. All employees will attend assemblies, staff/faculty meetings, department meetings, admission events and other required school events.
- Minimal supervision duty.
Key Qualifications and Skills:
- B.A. or B.S. in Science, or equivalent experience.
- Prior teaching experience is ideal, but we will give serious consideration to recent graduates with strong academic credentials and a history of working with middle and upper school students.
- Commitment to exceptional teaching, academic excellence, intra-department and interdisciplinary collaboration, and nurturing the development of the whole student.
- Ability to demonstrate our core values and support our mission statement through collaboration, professionalism and critical reflection.
Ability to pass state and federal background check, fingerprinting, and provide a recent negative TB test or screening
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rancho Mirage, CA 92270: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person