The Spring Hill School –  Middle School Science Teacher

The Spring Hill School is an independent school that believes in developing the whole child by providing strong academics and social-emotional learning to foster a lifelong love of learning. Our guiding values are: The Unique Potential of Each Child, Academic Excellence, Experiential Learning, Community & Diversity, Sustainability, and Global Engagement.

Teachers at The Spring Hill School are passionate, innovative, and dedicated members of the school community who work together to offer an engaging curriculum that promotes critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.  We support our students to develop meaningful relationships with peers and faculty based on honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are a dedicated team of professionals who work closely together to create cross-curricular learning for all grade levels and maintain a positive work environment for all.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to 6th through 8th grades following NGSS standards
• We love hands-on experiential science!
• Prepare motivating and stimulating lessons that reflect knowledge of the subject matter, best practices, and child development.
• Employ various teaching methods and differentiate instruction to engage different learning styles and ability levels in the classroom.
• Generate a classroom culture that is engaging, student-focused, and effectively managed.
• Encourage an inclusive classroom that accepts the different perspectives and backgrounds of the students and elicits a greater understanding of the world around them with a global perspective.
• Lead daily advisory emphasizing students’ academic, executive functioning skills, and social-emotional learning goals. 
• Effectively and consistently partner and communicate with parents, colleagues, and students.
• Participate in professional development and be open to new ideas and innovative learning.
• Participate in school events and contribute to the school’s plan for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred 
• Teaching credential
• Experience teaching middle school science in a student-centered learning environment
• Ability to design and deliver lessons based on best practices
• Experience with project-based learning 
• Positive collaborator and a strong team player 
• Technologically savvy
• Love of continuous learning and advancement
• Strong communication skills and rapport with students, colleagues, and parents
• Leadership mindset 
• Experience as a student advisor preferred

About The Spring Hill School

The Spring Hill School is an independent school that believes in developing the whole child by providing strong academics and social-emotional learning to foster a lifelong love of learning. Our guiding values are: The Unique Potential of Each Child, Academic Excellence, Experiential Learning, Community & Diversity, Sustainability, and Global Engagement. Teachers at The Spring Hill School are passionate, innovative, and dedicated members of the school community who work together to offer an engaging curriculum that promotes critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. We support our students to develop meaningful relationships with peers and faculty based on honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are a dedicated team of professionals who work closely together to create cross-curricular learning for all grade levels and maintain a positive work environment for all.

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