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Applying for Position:
Middle School Science Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest client school in the Los Angeles area seeks a Middle School Science Teacher to start immediately:

Responsibilities

  • Teach seventh and eighth grade science, incorporating engineering, project-based learning, and design thinking
  • Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
  • Plan for differentiated curriculum progression to meet the needs of each individual learner including understanding of modifications, accommodations and enrichment as it applies to diverse learners
  • Utilization of technology to keep attendance, keep a gradebook, to communicate with parents and students, as well as a teaching tool 
  • Plan a science-driven, week-long overnight trip
  • Coordinate our school’s participation in the CA State Science Fair

 Qualifications

  • Degree (BA or MA) from a college or university in education with a mathematics, science, or engineering endorsement or a degree (BS or MS) in mathematics, science or engineering with a valid teaching credential  
  • Minimum of 3 years previous Middle School and/or High School teaching experience preferred 
  • Possess a strong background in middle school integrated science curriculum including but not limited to: Earth Science, application of the scientific method, analyzing data, and promoting inquiry based learning
  • Provide standards-based, structured project based learning opportunities that interconnect STEM subjects 
  • Experience in planning & implementing an engaging, integrated curriculum
  • Pedagogical knowledge of differentiated instruction to offer varied paths to different levels of math achievement based on student skill level, learning style, and motivation among other factors
  • Blend of traditional and innovative methodologies
  • Technological proficiency and preferably experience using iPads
  • Dedication to professional growth and development
  • Excellent classroom management skills 

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

Deciding to Apply

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