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Lower School Science Teacher (2023-24)
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Description:
Friends Select is seeking a passionate, dynamic, knowledgeable, and creative lower school science educator to inspire our young scientists and facilitate learning that will allow them to discover concepts, build content knowledge, and foster their natural curiosity! Located in the center of Philadelphia and surrounded by museums of science, teaching hospitals, and a rich urban habitat, Friends Select School seeks a teacher with a strong science background who has experience successfully teaching the life sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, and STEM to elementary students and who will use the city to enhance learning. This full-time position includes teaching science to PreK-4th grade students by implementing a science curriculum that is teacher-created, developmentally appropriate, hands-on, interactive, connected to the real world, interdisciplinary, and responsive to the strengths and interests of the students. The ideal candidate has the following: A constructivist approach to teaching Formal training in science (B.A./B.S. minimum; M.A./M.S. preferred) Knowledge of child development and experience teaching students from ages 4-10 years old Knowledge of science pedagogy and curriculum Experience with developing curriculum Strong classroom management skills and an ability to differentiate instruction Strong interpersonal skills needed to work collaboratively with other faculty and administrators Flexibility, strong organization, and a sense of humor A commitment to social justice and anti-racist education Friends Select is looking for someone who, in addition to excelling in their core role of teaching pre-kindergarten through 4th-grade science classes, will be excited to: Collaborate with colleagues both within their division, as well as the FSS community as a whole, to develop engaging curriculum and enable the science program to go beyond the walls of their classroom Build relationships with students, parents and other colleagues through proactive communication and engagement Support the overall ethos of Friends Select by being present outside of the classroom, through things like committee work and school events We welcome candidates without previous experience in independent schools. Candidates who are from diverse backgrounds and/or who have experience in cultural competency work are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and list of three references to Dave Younkin, LS Director, by applying at https://www.friends-select.org/about/employment-opportunities . Materials accepted until May 13, 2023. Friends Select School is a 590-student, co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in Center City Philadelphia. As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status.
Company:
Friends Select School
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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