Upper School Science Teacher (Biology) **$2,500 Sign-On Bonus**

Company: Making Waves Academy
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Title:Science Teacher (Biology) Division:Upper SchoolLocation: Richmond, CA Reports to: Director of Academic Instruction, Math & ScienceStatus: Full-time, ExemptPosition SummaryThe role of the Upper School Science Teacher (Biology) is to promote literacy across disciplines and collaborate to assess student work, design curriculum, and improve personal practice. Teachers are expected to actively engage and participate in culture building in the classroom, as well as outside the classroom with parents/guardians. Teachers are to be present with students in the classroom, during lunch, and in the hallway while upholding norms and expectations. In addition, Teachers are expected to invest and engage in the work of developing a results-oriented, collegial and productive team-oriented approach to the work. Primary Responsibilities Instruction Teach courses in Biology and Health Science Create effective, best practice and MWA compliant unit and lesson plans aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Common Core and California State curricular standards; these lesson plans and unit plans are differentiated and designed to engage and challenge students Execute a formalized student management plan that is aligned with the MWA student management system. Integrate literacy and writing during instruction Differentiate instruction according to varied learning styles, including child cognitive and social developmentAssessment Create and consistently use Formative and Summative Assessments that embed and provide students practice for unit tests, finals, and standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT, and SBAC Manage a formalized student and parent engagement plan that details engaging students and parents, as well as provides metrics to measure growth and development, socially and academically, on a quarterly basis Design a wide range of performance assessments aligned with lesson plans, instruction, unit objectives, MWA pacing guides and California state standards Administer, analyze and reflect upon quantitative and qualitative student data (school wide benchmark data and classroom data) to inform instructional practice Additional Responsibilities and ExpectationsMission Alignment Communicate with, teach and build relationships with staff, faculty, students, and their families in the culturally and linguistically diverse MWA community Commitment to become an active participant in the school community attend weekly division-specific professional development sessions, school performances, school assemblies, extracurricular activities, field trips and conduct home visits, if needed Other In addition to the core class, instruct students with foundational coursework in an alternate class setting (Marlin Hour) and advise a group of students (Advisory)responsibilities include: 1-1 check-ins, advisory family conferences, SAT/ACT preparation lessons, community circles and post-secondary plan support, as needed Perform additional duties as assignedWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards and Chromebooks.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift items more than 10 lbs.TravelSome travel required for MWA related events, such as workshops or conferences.QualificationsExperience 2-3 years minimum of relevant professional work experience required Teaching experience desirable Experience working with students and families from historically underserved communities Dedication, commitment and resilience to succeed in an urban public school Strong understanding of Californias A-G college readiness requirements Ability to create lesson plans Familiarity with reading and analyzing data Previous mentorship experience desirable Understanding and ability to implement restorative justice practices Skills Highly effective communication skills Ability to design and revise authentic, culturally relevant, standards-based lesson plans for high school students Ability to adapt and align with school-related initiatives Highly organized, goal-oriented, and focused on outcomes Ability to design a wide range of performance assessments aligned with lesson plans, instruction, unit objectives, MWA pacing guides, NGSS and California state standards Ability to communicate with, teach and build relationships with students and their families in the culturally and linguistically diverse MWA community Understanding of technology and literacy learning platforms (PowerSchool, Canvas, Blackboard, Google Drive and Calendar, Kahn Academy, Newsla, Zinc/Springboard, etc.) Professional orientation appearance, communication, organization, and attitudeEducation Bachelors Degree required California Single Subject Teaching Credential or enrollment in a credential program required Passing scores on CBEST and CSET required CLAD/BCLADPreferred Advanced Degree desirable Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required National Board CertificationEqual Employment Opportunity Is Our PolicyThe School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists); color; gender, (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity, whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty (40) and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a drivers license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), or laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees. 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