Middle School Science Teacher (2024-2025)
Middle School Science Teacher (2024-2025)
The Key School
Annapolis, MD
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Full-time, 10 Months, Faculty Exempt
Essential Functions
Key School is seeking a full-time Middle School science teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. Primary responsibilities include teaching four sections of science (two preparations), including sixth grade general science and eighth grade earth science and chemistry. In addition, this position would also include a role as an advisor to a group of 13-15 students.
Job Responsibilities
Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.
Physical Requirements
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a mid-size campus with uneven pavement. The ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom; and the ability to rearrange furniture for activities is occasionally required.
Technical Competencies
All candidates for teaching positions should be familiar with learning management systems such as Google Classroom and be able to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using various digital tools. Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar. They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.
About The School
Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.
Commitment To Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our student body receives financial aid, creating a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Key
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, completed application, and three professional references by selecting the link.
Essential Functions
Key School is seeking a full-time Middle School science teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. Primary responsibilities include teaching four sections of science (two preparations), including sixth grade general science and eighth grade earth science and chemistry. In addition, this position would also include a role as an advisor to a group of 13-15 students.
Job Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of Middle School science
- Collaborate with science colleagues in the Middle School and other divisions
- Advise a group of 13-15 students
- Sponsor a club or activity for half of the school year
- Support the co-curricular outdoor education trips in the fall and spring
- Educational background in science and experience teaching science at the Middle School level, with a background in earth science, physical science and/or chemistry
- Commitment to Key School’s values
- Culturally responsive and nurturing teacher with the versatility to work with a diverse group of students
- Accessible and responsive; serves others through collaborative problem-solving and openness to new ideas
- A self-starter with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, parents, staff, and colleagues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust and credibility
- Familiar with learning management systems such as Google Classroom and able to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using various digital tools
- Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of three years experience in an instructional role
Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.
Physical Requirements
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a mid-size campus with uneven pavement. The ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom; and the ability to rearrange furniture for activities is occasionally required.
Technical Competencies
All candidates for teaching positions should be familiar with learning management systems such as Google Classroom and be able to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using various digital tools. Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar. They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.
About The School
Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.
Commitment To Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our student body receives financial aid, creating a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Key
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, completed application, and three professional references by selecting the link.
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