Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

American Heritage Schools- Broward Campus is seeking a passionate and dedicated  Science Teacher for grades 6th- 12th. AP and Honors experience is preferred. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of science curriculum including topics in the Life, Earth and Physical Sciences, and a commitment to creating an engaging and hands-on learning environment. Responsibilities include developing and implementing inquiry-based lessons, a strong knowledge of school lab techniques and fostering a love of science in our students. We offer a supportive school community and opportunities for professional growth. Experience teaching middle science is a plus.

Benefits Include:

• 100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children *

• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children

• Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.

• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working

• Yearly bonuses 

• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 

• Supplemental Insurance plans available 

• Pet Insurance options

• Short-term & Long-term Disability options

• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Affordable Company housing when available

• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs

• Free Continuing Education available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

AMERICAN LEARNING SYSTEMS

JOB TITLE 

Science Teacher

DIVISION/ DEPARTMENT 

Upper School

LOCATION 

Broward

REPORTS TO 

Principal

EXEMPTION STATUS

Teacher Contract, Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The classroom teacher is responsible for educating and supporting students to help them reach learning targets. Teachers must be content area experts who make sound instructional decisions, create and maintain a learning environment where positive relationships are built and routines and procedures are in place to create collective responsibility. Teachers are responsible for providing rich learning tasks for intellectual engagement, assessing formatively and summatively, and providing feedback to students for their academic achievement.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge

• Ensure a high-quality learning experience; plan and implement learning tasks with purpose and innovation:

  • Follow the AHS curriculum framework/scope and sequence

  • Articulate instructional purpose and learning outcomes

  • Design structured lessons and activities with a focus on student engagement and critical thinking

  • Curate and design resources and incorporate instructional technologies aligned with learning outcomes

  • Provide clear expectations for learning, clear explanations of content, and use academic language

  • Align activities, assignments, questions, and discussions with learning outcomes

  • Enter all lesson activities, assignments, and assessments into the school’s learning management system one week in advance by each Friday afternoon; include due dates for all assignments and assessments so that they are visible in student and parent calendars

• Ensure learning by all students by frequently monitoring student understanding