High School Science Teacher

The role

You will create a classroom culture of high expectations and support for scholars. You will implement research-based curriculum and use data to drive instructional decisions.

What you will do

• Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere with high expectations and high support.
• Engage in training and dialogue around race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Plan and prepare for the implementation of a research-based curriculum.
• Develop and use assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practice.
• Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Improve practice through weekly coaching, professional development, and collaborative reflection.
• Cultivate the social-emotional growth of scholars.
• Engage students in conversations and activities about current events and community service.
• Participate in school-wide events, transitions, family conferences, and tutoring.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to create an inclusive and positive classroom culture that emphasizes high expectations for all scholars.
• Commitment to professional growth through coaching, reflection, and collaborative work with colleagues.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in urban education
• State certification

Benefits

• medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 403B matching
• parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a laptop

Before you apply

• We request transcripts as part of our onboarding process.

About the company

Democracy Prep Public Schools is committed to ensuring all scholars succeed in the college of their choice and lead a life of active citizenship. Their mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars who will change the world.