Job Description:
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Position: High School Science Teacher
Schedule: Full-Time, 10-Month Position
Reports To: Upper School Dean
Position Summary
Highville is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated High School Science Teacher to join our educational team. The successful candidate will create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment while providing rigorous, standards-based science instruction. The teacher will promote critical thinking, scientific literacy, inquiry, and hands-on learning while supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of all students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-based instruction in high school science.
- Develop engaging lessons that incorporate inquiry, laboratory experiences, critical thinking, and real-world applications.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate supports to promote student success.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and well-managed classroom and laboratory environment.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and achievement in accordance with school and district requirements.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
- Collaborate with science department members, special education staff, support personnel, and other educators to improve student learning.
- Participate in faculty and department meetings, professional development, and school and district initiatives.
- Utilize instructional technology and appropriate educational resources to enhance teaching and learning.
- Supervise students in classrooms, laboratories, hallways, and other school settings as assigned.
- Follow all district policies, procedures, safety requirements, and professional standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Valid or eligible for appropriate Connecticut State Department of Education certification/endorsement for the assigned high school science position.
- Strong knowledge of science content, curriculum, instructional practices, and laboratory safety.
- Ability to design and implement engaging, standards-based lessons.
- Strong classroom management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to use assessment data to inform instruction and support student growth.
- Ability to effectively integrate technology into instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and families.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment and supporting the success of all students.
- Previous high school teaching experience preferred.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply to HR@highvillecharter.com and submit all required application materials, including a resume, cover letter, transcripts, certification information, and letters of recommendation, as applicable.
Highville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.