Teacher - Full Time - Science

SCIENCE TEACHER

Science Teacher-10 month

Full-time

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School is an inner city Arts and Technology K-5 Elementary School. We are a family oriented environment with family and community involvement being an integral part of our mission to enrich the lives of our students.

WPACES is seeking a high energy, innovative Science Teacher to join our professional community and help meet the developmental and social needs of our students.

Create standards-aligned lesson plans from science curriculum for inclusive K-5 classes.

Teach using lectures, technology, hands-on learning experiences/experiments and project-based learning.

Consult with administration and provide guidance to teachers on science instruction.

Attend professional development sessions, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to stay abreast of best practices and improve professional competence.

Inventory, organize, maintain, distribute and order science materials as needed.

Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement to maintain an orderly, well-structured classroom culture.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress.

Manage and host the annual science fair.

2 + years teaching experience as an Elementary Science Teacher

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from an accredited college or university
• Must be able to obtain or currently have all background clearances (Federal, PA State, & Child Abuse).
• Valid PA teaching certificate