6th-8th Science Teacher

Job Summary:The teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Milwaukee College Prep’s curriculum and the success of its students.Essential Functions:Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standardsDesign and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standardsUse assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practicesParticipate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functionsProvide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behaviorBe accountable for students’ mastery of academic standardsCommunicate effectively with students, families, and colleaguesBuild relationships with scholars and develop a positive classroom cultureParticipate in annual three-week staff orientation and trainingModel exemplary conduct for scholars and MCP communityOther Duties:Directs educational assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual studentsPerforms other related duties, as assignedSupports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plansAttends trainings and staff meetingsPhysical Demands/Working Conditions:The majority of this job involves walking or standing, mostly indoors with the exception of playground duty, dismissal, fire drills, and outdoor field trips. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Parameters: (Full time)Full life, health, dental and vision benefitsEligible to participate in retirement plan, with school matching up to 5% of salary after one full year of service.Successful candidates will utilize the following resources:Marva Collins, Marva Collins Way (Tarcher, 1990)Jay Mathews, Work Hard. Be Nice.: How Two Inspired Teachers Created the Most Promising Schools in America (Algonquin Books, 2009)Rafe Esquith, There Are No Shortcuts (Anchor, 2004)Professional ResourcesSteven Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Free Press, 2004)Steven Covey, The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time (Free Press, 2009)Doug Lemov and Norman Atkins, Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College (Jossey-Bass, 2010)Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required, additional, ongoing professional development preferredFully Licensed for the grade level/subject, or eligible for a charter teacher license issued by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.Valid “Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting” Certification required before first day with scholars.Skills/Attributes:Must have a belief in and be in alignment with Milwaukee College Prep’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.Must be passionate about teaching and tenacious in ensuring each scholar’s success. #J-18808-Ljbffr