26-27 North Campus High School Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

High School Science Teacher

Location: Aug Prep North Campus

Schedule: Full-time during 10-month school year.

Reports To: High School Principal 

Desired Start Date: ASAP

More Than a Job, A Mission

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Living Faith: Jesus is at the center of all we do. Join a team where you can pray together, worship together, and anchor your work in hope. 
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal six times in a row, standing out as the only school on the list in most years!
• High Expectations that Open Doors: We foster a dynamic culture of growth and development for students and staff alike. Our students regularly surpass expectations on state assessments and our graduates have a 100% college acceptance rate and a cumulative $85million+ in scholarships! 
• Outstanding Resources: From a “classroom supplies” fund to top-notch curriculum to field trips to advanced technology, we shower our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our state-of-the-art facilities include advanced sports complexes, performing arts centers, top-notch classrooms and two swimming pools.
• Whole-Child Approach: From arts to athletics to character education, we nurture students’ minds, bodies, and souls.
• Joy Factor: This work is hard, but we work hard to bring JOY in all we do! Things like silly staff competitions, praise and worship sessions, team social events or learning a new skill like pickleball or gardening during a professional development day, we ensure our staff finds JOY with one another too!

• Benefits: Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage. Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development. For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE.  

In This Role, You Will be an exceptional collaborator and team player, have a deep understanding of scientific thinking, methodology, and principles within the content area, and an ability to connect with and inspire students.  We are particularly interested in educators passionate about working in a diverse education setting as a part of a high-performing, driven staff. Ideal candidates will also be well versed in strategies to promote metacognitive engagement and be willing to go the extra mile for students. Candidates should be organized, detail oriented, and show expertise in developing lesson plans.

Academics

• Deliver rigorous, engaging instruction and ensure every learner meets or exceeds academic goals.
• Grounded in a deep belief in the potential of every student, implement instructional strategies to provide individualized and small group instruction by adapting the 9-12 curriculum to meet the needs of each pupil.
• Use academic data to modify both whole and small-group instruction in order to best meet the needs of their students.
• Plan and Deliver Instruction: Develop and implement rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans for various high school science courses aligned with state and national science standards.
• Foster Scientific Thinking: Guide students in conducting careful observations, analyzing scientific data, and evaluating evidence across a variety of scientific disciplines and real-world contexts.
• Facilitate Laboratory Work: Develop, set up, and supervise hands-on laboratory experiments and demonstrations, ensuring students learn proper scientific procedure and strict safety protocols.
• Differentiate Learning: Adapt instruction, materials, and assignments to meet the varied learning needs, abilities, and interests of all students, including those with IEPs or ELL status.
• Evaluate Work: Assess and evaluate student writing, reading comprehension, and oral presentations using clear rubrics and providing detailed, constructive feedback.
• Maintain Records: Accurately record and report student attendance, grades, and progress in compliance with school and district policies.
• Ensure Safety: Maintain a safe, orderly, and productive classroom and laboratory environment, ensuring all students are trained in and adhere to safety regulations for handling materials and equipment.
• Manage Resources: Oversee the organization, inventory, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Set Expectations: Establish and consistently enforce clear behavioral expectations for the classroom and lab to maintain an optimal learning environment.
• Promote Application: Design learning activities that demonstrate the real-world application of science concepts and encourage creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Prepare for Exams: Prepare students for standardized tests and college-level exams, such as the SAT, ACT, or Advanced Placement (AP) exams where applicable.
• Utilize Technology: Integrate educational technology, software, and resources into the science curriculum to enhance learning experiences.

Whole Child 

• Build trusting relationships with students so each child feels known, seen and loved. 
• Serve as the cultural and spiritual model for their students, always interacting respectfully and striving to demonstrate God’s love to their students and families.