5th Grade Science Teacher
5th Grade Science Teacher
St. Luke's School
New Canaan, CT
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St. Luke's School, a secular (non-religious), college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a full-time Middle School Science teacher, to teach 5th grade science as well as an introductory 5th grade computer science and engineering class. A successful candidate will join a team of passionate teachers who bring scientific concepts alive for middle school students. Our Science Department faculty are enthusiastic people who love teaching and learning. We pride ourselves on professionalism, collegiality, and the supportive, innovative environment that is conducive to exceptional teacher development.
The 5th grade science curriculum sets the foundation for science in the Middle School with units covering physical, earth, and life sciences. The 5th grade computer science and engineering curriculum currently focuses on the iterative design engineering process and introduces students to Tinkercad, Scratch, and engineering tool safety in our state of the art designLab.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
St. Luke's School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.
The 5th grade science curriculum sets the foundation for science in the Middle School with units covering physical, earth, and life sciences. The 5th grade computer science and engineering curriculum currently focuses on the iterative design engineering process and introduces students to Tinkercad, Scratch, and engineering tool safety in our state of the art designLab.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Teach full-time course load of 4 classes (most likely 3 sections of 5th grade science and 1 section of introductory 5th grade computer science & engineering)
- Participate in an after-school activity for three seasons (e.g., coaching or theater)
- Serve as co-advisor for a group of 6 to 8 students
- Assist with supervisory duties, such as study hall proctoring, lunchroom supervision, and chaperoning events.
- Inspiring, dynamic classroom approach
- Experience working with upper elementary or middle school age students
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Collaborative approach to innovation and creative problem-solving
- Strong cultural competency skills, with a demonstrated commitment to furthering an equitable and inclusive school community
- Eagerness to develop student agency through meaningful learning experiences
- Dedication to cultivating a sense of belonging in students by building trusting relationships
- Experience providing clear and actionable feedback to students, grounded in a growth mindset
- Desire to continue growing professionally
St. Luke's School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.
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