Middle School Science Teacher (for 2017-2018 School Year) at Bullis Charter School
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A Bullis Charter School Middle School Science Teacher...
- Designs and implements curricula that align with the Next Generation Science Standards (integrated model) and California Common Core State Standards.
- Provides meaningful, timely feedback to students and parents and analyses data in order to further improve his/her differentiated instructional program.
- Sets and works towards teaching goals and is comfortable assisting students in creating, tracking, and meeting their goals as students.
- Welcomes the opportunity to collaborate across subject areas with an interdisciplinary teaching team who plan long-term units together.
- Is excited to work with a small science team in creating and implementing 6th-8th grade science curriculum.
- Is familiar with Project Based Learning and Design Thinking and/or is willing to complete professional development in those areas.
- Is interested in diving deeper into students' individual passions/interests and is willing to sponsor a club where students pursue those passions/interests.
- Is a risk-taker who constantly improves his/her instruction in order to better develop scientists, not just students who do science.
A Bullis Charter School Educator...
- Is passionate about teaching
- Creates a flexible program and environment which promotes learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students and good relationships with parents and other staff members; motivates students to develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a strong foundation for continued academic growth
- Determines student needs through the use of appropriate diagnostic techniques and tools. Utilizes student learning data to plan instruction and interventions
- Develops assessment measures that match the established curriculum
- Facilitates student mastery of appropriate content as determined by the curriculum/standards
- Uses school-adopted curricula, texts, and appropriate supplementary materials
- Has timely and professional communication with parents
- Collaborates with colleagues in planning daily, weekly, and long-term plans
- Keeps current with research, new ideas, and practices
- Provides feedback and encouragement to all students
- Cares deeply about students and student success
- Maintains a clean, safe, functional and attractive room
- Plans and pursues a program of personal professional growth
- Actively participates in the evaluation process
- Participates in the identification of school goals and objectives
- Maintains universally accepted standards of conduct for teacher
- Is a highly organized individual
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
* A personal statement/letter of introduction (addressed to Ms. Cynthia Bricston, Principal), not to exceed two double-spaced, typewritten pages describing your: -Experience with students -Special talents and interests -Most significant event in your teaching career -Long-term goals -Reason for interest in the position for which you are applying -Qualifications and how you meet the School’s Mission: Bullis Charter School offers a collaborative, experiential learning environment that emphasizes individual student growth and inspires children, faculty and staff to reach beyond themselves to achieve full potential. Using a global perspective to teach about the interconnectedness of communities and their environments, the Bullis Charter School program nurtures mutual respect, civic responsibility, and a life-long love of learning. * Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (one from an immediate supervisor) dated within the last 12 months. * Copies of Valid California or out-of-state teaching credential/certificate (K-8 multiple subject credential or single subject in both English and History) * Copies of Degree(s) & CBEST * Copies of College/University Transcripts (originals required only if hired) * NCLB Compliant
* A personal statement/letter of introduction (addressed to Ms. Cynthia Bricston, Principal), not to exceed two double-spaced, typewritten pages describing your: -Experience with students -Special talents and interests -Most significant event in your teaching career -Long-term goals -Reason for interest in the position for which you are applying -Qualifications and how you meet the School’s Mission: Bullis Charter School offers a collaborative, experiential learning environment that emphasizes individual student growth and inspires children, faculty and staff to reach beyond themselves to achieve full potential. Using a global perspective to teach about the interconnectedness of communities and their environments, the Bullis Charter School program nurtures mutual respect, civic responsibility, and a life-long love of learning. * Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (one from an immediate supervisor) dated within the last 12 months. * Copies of Valid California or out-of-state teaching credential/certificate (K-8 multiple subject credential or single subject in both English and History) * Copies of Degree(s) & CBEST * Copies of College/University Transcripts (originals required only if hired) * NCLB Compliant
Comments and Other Information
Our School's Mission: Bullis Charter School offers a collaborative, experiential learning environment that emphasizes individual student growth. As a model of educational innovation, BCS inspires children, faculty and staff to reach beyond themselves to achieve full potential. Using a global perspective to teach about the interconnectedness of communities and their environments, the Bullis Charter School program nurtures mutual respect, civic responsibility, and a life-long love of learning.
We are seeking teachers and teacher leaders who are innovative, passionate, and dedicated to educating the whole child and who are committed to:
• personalized learning
• technology-infused instruction
• environmental education
• project-based, inquiry-based learning
• visual and performing arts
• character development
• service learning
• foreign language
• performance-based compensation
• staff development and teacher collaboration
• being a part of a community of continuous inquiry and improvement
• parent and community involvement
Other Benefits:
• Associate Teachers in every class
• Teacher support and development: leadership opportunities, National Board Certification incentives, stipends, etc.
• Community of professional learners
• Laptop for every teacher
Comments and Other Information
Our School's Mission: Bullis Charter School offers a collaborative, experiential learning environment that emphasizes individual student growth. As a model of educational innovation, BCS inspires children, faculty and staff to reach beyond themselves to achieve full potential. Using a global perspective to teach about the interconnectedness of communities and their environments, the Bullis Charter School program nurtures mutual respect, civic responsibility, and a life-long love of learning.
We are seeking teachers and teacher leaders who are innovative, passionate, and dedicated to educating the whole child and who are committed to:
• personalized learning
• technology-infused instruction
• environmental education
• project-based, inquiry-based learning
• visual and performing arts
• character development
• service learning
• foreign language
• performance-based compensation
• staff development and teacher collaboration
• being a part of a community of continuous inquiry and improvement
• parent and community involvement
Other Benefits:
• Associate Teachers in every class
• Teacher support and development: leadership opportunities, National Board Certification incentives, stipends, etc.
• Community of professional learners
• Laptop for every teacher