SCIENCE TEACHER
INTERESTED CANDIDATES MAY SEND RESUME + INFORMATION TO:
JENNA.GASSER@GATEWAYWOODS.ORG
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provide instruction + accountability for students at Gateway Woods School, supervise students in the vocational/community service program, + work with other staff + volunteers to promote the educational, vocational, + independent living skills development of each child.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan instruction that furthers the school’s mission + philosophy of education.
- Plan instruction that reflects a solid understanding of content + students.
- Plan instruction with appropriate design elements.
- Assure that students are properly supervised.
- Establish a classroom environment that is conducive to student learning.
- Effectively manage classroom environment + student behavior.
- Deliver instruction that is clear, engaging, + appropriate for students.
- Assess student learning + provide timely + responsive feedback to students.
- Instruct the whole child in areas as needed (spiritually, emotionally, physically, etc.).
- Establish + maintain current records for each student.
- Actively participate within the Treatment Team.
- Seek + participate in opportunities for professional growth + development.
- Participate in the Gateway Woods summer program as directed by the Director of Education.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- All applicants must have a Christian belief + demonstrated lifestyle compatible with the Apostolic Christian Church of America (ACCA) with the support of his/her local elder or pastor.
- Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education.
- Must have, or be in the process of obtaining, an education teaching license from a state or accreditation agency.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Possess good communication skills, teamwork skills, self-motivation + flexibility.
- Have a sincere interest in understanding the needs of our children, including emotional, physical, + educational needs.
- Have a dedication + love for young people.
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Passionate about teaching + learning; believes teaching is more than a job.
- High expectations for student behavior + learning; believes that change is possible and every student can learn.
- Student centered (Invested in/connects with students on multiple levels- academic, social, emotional, spiritual) and teacher-authority/advocate/adult mentor.
- Equitable treatment of students.
- Cultural competence.
