[26-27] Middle School Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Summary

The mission of Midtown Community School (MCS) is to provide an excellent public education focused on developing and demonstrating understanding while building connections within the school community.

Midtown Community School Middle School teachers will implement a high-quality and challenging program that leverages the constructivist learning theory. The Science Teacher will facilitate engaging Science units where students participate in exploratory and inquiry-based sessions, where they apply their science knowledge and skills in a range of contexts.

We are looking for candidates who have experience with similar models of instruction, working in diverse communities, and a solid commitment to supporting the holistic development of middle school students.

This is a full-time position located in Kansas City, MO. For more information on Midtown Community School, please visit

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitating Science units selected within a safe, socially supportive, and inclusive Middle School classroom
  
• Developing Science lessons that serve varied learning styles and levels of knowledge, skill and understanding
  
• Engaging in ongoing assessment of student progress using a variety of means, maintaining accurate records, and using assessment data to tailor instruction to individual student needs to increase student performance.
  
• Taking part in a collaborative professional team environment, working with other teachers and administrators to develop, implement, and refine integrated, project- based curriculum focused on whole student development.

• Actively participating in regular professional development activities, both internal and external, such as regular classroom observations, reflective discussion of professional practice, professional readings, visiting other classrooms and schools to observe colleagues, attending conferences, and offering trainings or workshops for colleagues in an area of expertise.
  
• Maintaining frequent, sensitive, and effective communication with students, students families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.
• Lead a Roots which involves facilitating Roots modules (provided by and in conjunction with the Roots Coordinator) that aid students in developing their self-understanding, identity formation, cultural competency, and empathy skills through modules such as Peer Coaching, Mindfulness, Expressive Art, Service Learning, Identity Projects, and Restorative Circles.
  
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supporting culture within all Roots sessions.
• Integrate aspects of the Roots curriculum into other aspects of a Middle School Teacher role, including academic instruction, classroom management, and relationship building.

Qualifications & Traits

The ideal Middle School Science Teacher will have:

• A bachelors degree (masters preferred) and
• Appropriate Missouri Middle School Science 5-9 Teacher Certification
• Experience (minimum three years preferred) teaching 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grades
• Experience working with diverse learners, including mixed socio-economic populations, English language learners and students with special needs
• Experience with and passion for pedagogical practices grounded in constructivism, Inquiry-based learning, and the multiple intelligences theory

• Experience cultivating a student-centered classroom that includes culturally-responsive classroom management practices, and the cultivation of a growth mindset
• Experience developing a cohesive classroom culture where there is a dedication to community-building, conflict resolution skill-building and empowering students to be agents for positive social change
• Training and experience in Trauma-Informed Schools
• Ongoing practice of Mindfulness or Contemplative Practice
• Be aligned with the philosophy and mission of the school and organization
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with various stakeholders to develop a strong school community
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude
• Be dependable and have excellent follow-through
• Maintain strong personal commitment to ongoing learning and growth
• Willingness to explore additional school responsibilities; stipends may be available for such responsibilities.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

This role is placed on the A: Entry, B: Bachelors, M: Masters, or D: Doctorate/Ed.S. as appropriate.

MCS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. MCS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.