Welcome, Applicant!

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

CalWest’s client school in the Silicon Valley Area seeks a Lower School Science Teacher.

Qualifications

• Ability to clear a background check, LiveScan fingerprinting and TB screening. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment 
• Hold a bachelor's degree, a teaching certificate or credential or equivalent professional experience which would translate to successful classroom teaching. Advanced degree preferred but not required. 

Responsibilities

• Lead several sections of Early Childhood-4th grade science. 
• Extend students’ study and knowledge of the ecology and environmental change. 
• Lead off-campus experiences for students across grades, such as field trips or science excursions. 
• Collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment and instructional strategies. Applicants should be prepared to create integrated units of study with faculty members of other disciplines in an ongoing effort to deepen student learning and model real-world connections. 
• Encourage collaborative teamwork within the classroom, teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning and to consider multiple perspectives when solving problems. 
• Participate in weekly department meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings, anti-bias training, and all aspects that support the student experience. 
• Manage the school garden as an outdoor classroom where students can apply their learning. 
• Demonstrate professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity. 
• Effectively work with a diverse population of students and faculty.