One School Hiring for Middle school Science – Part time (full time also available) Job at Gahanna, OH Full Time

Science Teacher- Grades 5- 8 (part time) Job Description

Thank you for considering joining the team of innovators at One School! We believe that students are powerful people that can change the world!

Through passion-driven, inquiry-focused education built on academic standards and research-based strategies, we believe our students will become purposeful contributors in an ever-changing world, characterized by their compassion, empathy and ethics. We engage our students in not just knowing about the Christian faith but what it means to follow Christ every day. The pursuit of helping our students become action oriented disciples of Christ is woven into everything we do..

If you believe

• Students become powerful thinkers and creators by wrestling with big, real-world questions and designing solutions instead of using textbooks and worksheets

• Engaging students’ passions and what it means to follow Christ can inspire them to become world-changing leaders, creators, and disciples

• Collaboration with other innovative teachers is what ensures that we are constantly evolving and growing so that we create the education opportunities our students need to be ready to lead and succeed

..then you may be exactly the team member we are waiting for to join us in this adventure!

HIGHLIGHTS of a successful Science Teacher candidate:

Knowledge, education or experience in one or more of the following are preferred:

• Design thinking or Problem-based learning

• Coding, gaming, computer science

• Engineering, Robotics, Maker space

• Research-based instructional strategies

• Leading students to grow in their Christian walk

Science Teacher Responsibilities

• Empower students to create relevant and real world work and ministry through design challenges and project-based learning experiences.

• Create a student-centered classroom environment where student passion and interest is valued and empowered, where relationships serve as the foundation of the community and where discussions of following Christ are central to learning experiences.

• Lead discipleship and leadership advisory small group where students learn the Bible, wrestle with practical questions of following Christ and develop leadership and ministry skills.

• Design individual and small group academic instruction based on each student’s abilities and needs, to demonstrate mastery of core knowledge and skills on the Ohio Academic Standards..

• Apply research-based teaching strategies to the design of instruction and continually pursue refining teaching skill.

• Curate and coach student projects and monitor progress through evidence of mastery.

• Collaborate and team with other instructional designers to develop driving questions, problems and design challenges based on academic standards.

• Engage and partner with the church, city, and community to deepen student learning by creating real-world work experiences that involve authentic audiences.

• Develop design challenges, genius hour, maker space experiences with the instructional team.

• Collaborate with colleagues to collect and use data to identify goals, assess effectiveness and promote organizational learning

• Commit to continual learning and innovation including making regular contributions to a network of team educators to build a community of child-centered educators and mentor other educators through sharing expertise.

• Partner in the daily operations and safety of the school.

• Engage in the school community beyond the classroom.

• Seek to continually grow as an innovator and accomplished instructor by engaging in consistent goal setting, research, and growth towards the practice and craft of teaching and learning.

Science Teacher Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in education and Ohio teaching credential (or ability to obtain) or undergraduate/graduate degree in content expertise or industry specific area aligned to the teaching assignment and eligibility for alternative licensure.

• Strong Christian faith and readiness to integrate faith into teaching and leading students.

• Prior experience with creating child-centered learning activities, including classroom teaching experience with students.

• Prior experience, or education equivalency, with demonstrated academic results and/or incorporating innovative instructional design and faith-based learning into student experiences.

• Passion for working with and engaging children in student-driven learning experiences and real world contexts.

• Proven experience in building relationships with students.

• Belief in fostering children’s passion, gifts, Christian faith, social and emotional capabilities.

• Growth mindset and commitment to be a collaborative, high performing team member.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional learning.

• Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset as well as customer service focus.

Science Teacher Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in education.

• Proven success with innovative instructional strategies.

• Education, knowledge, and experience with coding, design thinking, genius hour and PBL.

• Prior experience co-teaching and working on collaborative teams.

• Licensed in Ohio grades 4-9 – Science

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17,000.00 – $20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Leading a Science learning experience that integrates innovative design thinking/project based learning with engineering and maker experiences in a faith based community is the heart of this position. Please describe your strengths/passion that connect to this position.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location