5th/6th Grade Science Teacher 2020-21 (Full-Time) at Helios School

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The mission of Helios School is to provide engaging and imaginative education that meets the unique intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted students and their families and to empower authenticity through respect for self and others. Helios School students develop... - a life-long love of learning that is internally motivated and self-directed - academic skills and self-discipline - a positive sense of self - respect and empathy for others ...to thrive in and contribute to a dynamic, interconnected world.

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Fall 2020 Currently Accepting Applications Fifth/Sixth Grade Science Co-Teaching Position Helios School is seeking a motivated, passionate, and well-rounded teacher with expertise in Science to join our teaching team. We are a K-8 independent school for gifted children in the Silicon Valley, and our mission is to provide engaging and imaginative education that meets the unique intellectual, social and emotional needs of gifted students and families. The teacher will be working primarily with 5th and 6th graders in a blended grade band and be responsible for teaching a variety of subjects including Math, Science, English/Language Arts, and social-emotional learning. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and full benefits. A successful teacher at Helios will collaborate with other teachers and staff, build authentic and positive relationships with students, and embrace being a lifelong learner. Outstanding candidates have an understanding of gifted learners, thematic curriculum, and a constructivist approach to teaching. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Designing, developing, and delivering lessons (remotely and in-person) focused on measurable learning targets aligned with Helios’s mission, expedition themes, and standards - Using a variety of methods to frequently assess students’ skills and understanding to guide future instruction - Creating and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment where students feel empowered in their learning - Engaging students in a collaborative problem-solving approach to redirect problematic behaviors - Maintaining updated and accurate records of lessons and assessment data - Communicating promptly and respectfully with parents, providing them with clear and consistent expectations for student learning and behavior, and being proactive with them about concerns - Working collaboratively with curriculum directors, co-teachers and other staff members to build our program, facilitate communicatio

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