St Thomas School Hiring for Middle School Science Teacher at Medina, WA Full Time

Supervises: N/A

Reports to: Director of the Middle School

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time (Part Time is also an option)

FLSA Status: Exempt

When Needed: August 2022

Why St. Thomas School?

You thrive in a face-paced environment, working alongside others who share your ideals. You are inspired by children and appreciate their joy and energy. You enjoy making an impact and being part of something bigger than yourself. You believe that schools should be among the most innovative places on earth. And you are committed to excellence and professional growth.

We offer competitive salary, robust benefits, professional development, and an extraordinary work environment.

If this inspires you, wed love to learn more about you!

Who We Are:
Founded in 1951 and located on the east side of Seattle in Medina, Washington, STS is a private, non-sectarian school for Preschool through Eighth Grade students. Our educational journey is defined by a cognitively engaging program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. Our highly regarded curriculum prepared students to excel at future endeavors while honoring the schools long standing core values.

We commit to an inclusive and diverse community in which everyone can say, “I belong.” We seek employees who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. We are particularly interested in the role education and a diverse learning environment play in promoting equity and inclusivity.

We foster:
A diverse, safe, and equitable school environment

Actions and advocacy that support our Core Virtues

Cultural competence, anti-bias, and social justice

Intellectually curious and engaged global citizenship

Job Overview:
The Middle School Science teacher works to provide an optimal classroom learning environment for Middle School students. Under minimal supervision, and with high levels of collaboration, this position supports students, families, and other community members in realizing our Guiding Principles while abiding by our Framework for Professional Standards.

General responsibilities:
Establishes an effective and engaging classroom culture focused on learning

Provides for the effective education of students (skill development, character education, community service, leadership, counseling, decision making)

Develops and implements curriculum and unit plans consistent with identified learning objectives

Enthusiastically engages in professional development while staying aware of current educational research and best practices

Utilizes a variety of instructional methods to differentiate instruction

Strives for innovation in education and actively seeks opportunities to integrate subject matter area across disciplines

Effectively utilizes a variety of evaluation strategies to assess student learning

Communicates effectively, providing timely feedback to students and families

Reflects and adjusts teaching practices based on self-evaluation, feedback from others, and the accurate assessment of student work

Prioritizes an environment of respect and rapport in the classroom and other school settings

Required Education, Training & Experience:
A Bachelors Degree, with an emphasis in a science related area from a four-year college or university required

Masters Degree in middle school education science related areas preferred

3+ years of combined teaching experience required

Experience in teaching science courses at middle school level

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Familiarity with current learning theories and basic principles of human growth and development and ability to consider them in the design and implementation of learning experiences

Knowledge of current trends and research in learning and assessment

Ability to manage the non-instructional human dynamics in the educational setting

Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work efficiently in a Windows based environment that values educational technology

Ability to maintain confidential information

Ability to work collaboratively in team situations

Ability to work outside in all weather

Some travel required (field trips) Some travel may be required (field trips)

If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you. Please click on Apply Now on our careers website and complete our online employment application. Then upload your résumé and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this position.

www.stthomasschool.org/about/careers

Position open until filled.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas School and this position.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.