Middle School Science Teacher 25-26 SY

Description

Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is a mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day-to-day work is embodied by a set of core values : Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Results Oriented Mindset (Accountability), Commitment to Distinction (Be the Change) . We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.

POSITION SUMMARY

We recognize that the number one factor impacting student achievement is quality, presence, and effectiveness of teachers within the classroom. We find it crucial to recruit, develop, support and retain great educators as the key to the success of our students and the network as a whole. By providing our teachers with individualized professional development and training, ongoing support as they develop their teaching skills, and by creating career advancement opportunities, we aim to foster professional growth and a commitment to education.

AMPS seeks dynamic educators to teach our students. The primary responsibilities of an AMPS teacher is to ensure that students achieve and / or exceed grade level academic standards, and to provide ALL students with a strong college preparatory education. Other responsibilities include delivering a high quality, rigorous, and effective lessons; planning, implementing, and reflecting upon all aspects of instruction in the assigned areas in order to realize the mission; and setting , and upholding in all students, positive character and scholar habits centered around the core values. Teachers report to and are evaluated by their school’s leader.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life;
• Plan, prepare, and implement lesson plans that utilize a variety of instructional strategies and differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students (AMPS Instructional Domains);
• Model and teach the values of AMPS Schools and uphold the Honor Hard Work mantra
• Implement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing, safe, and structured learning classroom environment
• Maintain high expectations for students’ academic achievement and conduct
• Value and draw upon students’ experiences and backgrounds

PLANNING AND DATA

CLASSROOM CULTURE

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PREFERRED SKILLS ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL SKILLS

To Apply

Please visit our website at http : / / www.amethodschools.org / careers

AMPS is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally under represented backgrounds. AMPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

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