High School Chemistry Teacher - SY- 26-27

Description: Baystate Academy Charter Public School (BACPS) is a college preparatory charter school in Springfield, MA providing rigorous academic standards and educational opportunities rooted in health sciences to students in grades 6 - 12. Through unique partnerships with Baystate Health and EL Education, BACPS will prepare students to enter the world of higher education and health careers with scientific knowledge, ethics, integrity, and compassion.

BACPS is seeking a dynamic, talented, and dedicated chemistry with a strong commitment and belief in the learning of all students.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach high school chemistry to students in 11th grade.

• Plan and prepare for high-quality chemistry lessons that include lab-oriented activities and inquiry-based opportunities.

• Integration of Next Generation Science Standards.

• Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through the use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.

• Further develops and refines a high-level, challenging curriculum in the subject area

• Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students

• Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches and best practices, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of students

• Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with BACPS mission statement, including understanding, modeling, and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning

• Facilitates and mediates positive and restorative resolution of problems that might arise with students and/or parents

• Assesses student performance continuously and objectively

• Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity

• Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with BACPS guidelines

• Participates in all professional development activities

• Participates in all staff meetings including school governance

• Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs

• May perform other projects and duties as directed by the principal

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in applicable field of study/education from an accredited college or university
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process and expertise in the specific content area
• Classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a standards-based environment, including utilizing assessments to place students, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs
• Demonstrated success in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school community staff
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.

Compensation: Competitive Salary and benefits package is offered to all candidates.