We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Science teacher to teach middle school during the 2026-2027 school year.
Summary description: To create a class environment conducive for learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continuing education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish/foster healthy relationships with parents and other staff members.
Primary responsibilities:
Curriculum/Planning
- Annually prepare/update/submit curriculum map which includes all state standards and material covered on state assessments
- Collaborate with other teachers in your content area to vertically align all curriculum maps to ensure all students success in your content area
- Implement district curriculum provided by the curriculum teams
Instruction/Lessons
- Present lessons that are engaging, relevant, and align with submitted curriculum map
- Modify/Adjust instruction based upon classroom assessment data to ensure mastery of concepts
- Modify instructional practices/routines in accordance with students' IEP, 504, ELL, or Gifted identifications
Assessments/Classwork
- Use both formal and informal assessments throughout each lesson
- Assign classwork/homework regularly that reviews or prepares for lesson
- Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussions, lecture, discovery and instructional aides to engage students in active learning
Classroom Management
- Create positive educational climate for students
- Implement a positive behavior reward system
- Follow all PPA policies to help ensure uniformity of the program
Professional Development
- Observe and collaborate with other teachers in the building multiple times throughout the year to for mutual growth/development in accordance with the peer observation program
- Attend professional development opportunities throughout the school year or summer for your continuous improvement
- Reflect and evaluate lessons/policies/practices often
Additional Items
- Build a relationship with students and parents so that they know you want only the best for the student
- Maintain a strong collaborative relationship with teachers, instructional support staff, etc.
- Be supportive of the PPA team at all times, but especially when speaking to parents and students
Patriot Preparatory Academy began in 2010 as a K-12 public charter school. Patriot is unlike any other charter school and we would invite you to schedule a time to stop in for a visit. As a teacher at PPA, you will have the support and love of your coworkers and administration while you are working to prepare our students for their college/career.
Please contact Karin Knowland, Academic Director at 614-864-5332 or kknowland @patriotprep.com if you have any questions.