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Posted: 08-Mar-23
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
Reports to: Lower School Director
Job Summary
CIS is a college preparatory independent school with a rich history of whole-child education and a global perspective. The focus of the curriculum is to provide an individualized educational experience for each student and to foster the pursuit of excellence and joy in learning and living. Class sizes are intentionally small to facilitate high quality teaching and mentorship. As a member of the Lower School Division, specialist teachers are responsible for teaching students in their specified grade levels. Specifically, the science teacher teaches introductory science lessons based on objectives for developmentally appropriate units of study. Additionally, all teachers support the social, emotional and character development of each student in his/her classes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach our lower school science curriculum to students in grades JK-3
- Update and create curriculum in conjunction with current science standards and lower school division goals
- Create opportunities for students to see themselves as scientific learners
- Collaborate with the science department teachers to establish continuity with the curriculum and primary grade level experiences
- Collaborate with the Department Chair, Learning Coach, and Lower School Classroom Teachers in order to establish meaningful connections for learning
- Work with students on an individual basis outside of regularly scheduled class times (as needed)
- Provide regular feedback (written and verbal) to students and parents
- Prepare progress reports and conduct conferences for students and parents each semester
- Prepare quarterly newsletters to communicate units of study with families
- Maintaining an organized classroom environment and scientific equipment
- Attend faculty, divisional, and in-service meetings as scheduled
- Support the mission of the school through teaching, advising, and participating as a member of the faculty
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise before school, recess, lunch, and dismissal activities
- Provide support for and chaperone lower school functions (socials, etc.)
- Attend school related functions, when appropriate, in support of students
- Attend professional development opportunities
- Model life-long learning through personal and professional growth
- Serve as an ambassador for the school at Open Houses and other admissions or public relations activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 2-5 years teaching experience and science background is preferred
- Demonstrated passion for working with children and an understanding of the developmental needs of the age group
- Highly skilled teacher with effective pedagogical and classroom management techniques
- Effective written and oral communicator
- Commitment to the success of every student
- Proven collaborator and team member
- Innovative and optimistic thinker
- Life-long learner with a growth mindset
Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest, a Statement of Educational Philosophy, College Transcript, three References, and a Resume/CV via email to (resumes@cislions.org).
