7th Grade Science Teacher

Milton Hershey School
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey
Nov 29, 2024
Description Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey back in 1909, the school is fully endowed with the resources to ensure students thrive. The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students. MHS boasts small class sizes, well-resourced classrooms, state-of-the-art technology, and a collaborative work environment dedicated to ensuring students achieve at or above grade level, despite prior circumstances. MHS is currently seeking a highly qualified, dynamic 7th grade Science Teacher to plan, prepare, and deliver lessons with rigor and relevance. They create and analyze data informed formative and summative assessments to differentiate instruction, inform programming, and accommodate individual students and whole group needs to ensure student achievement. MHS teachers also support critical school initiatives including wellness, and social & emotional skills, ensuring a whole child approach is taken to student development. This position requires a commitment to remediating students beyond regular classroom hours and a requirement to schedule and complete an additional duty to their teaching schedules. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education with 7-12 science teacher certification required. Experience teaching middle school science to diverse students from disadvantaged backgrounds desired. Experience with Next Generation Science Standards and Foss Kits a plus. Demonstrated success in creating engaging, rigorous, and relevant learning experiences. Skilled in using data to inform & differentiate instruction to foster student success. Positive behavioral management & classroom management skills are essential. Demonstrated skills in applying current trends in education including leveraging technology and integrating 21st century learning skills. Highly skilled in effectively collaborating with others, including multi-disciplinary teams. Effective in using creative teaching strategies to increase students' critical thinking skills. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills are required. Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are considered role models for students. Candidates must be eager to actively engage with students beyond the classroom. Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Job Posting : Sep 16, 2024