BUILDING AUDACITY Hiring for High School Math & Science Teacher Job at Lynn, MA Full Time

Position: High School Math & Science Teacher

Positions Available: 1

Salary: $60k-70k

Benefits: Health Insurance, Gym membership

School Year: 23-24

Location: Lynn, MA

BUILDING AUDACITY

Building Audacity was started in 2019 to build power for youth and communities of color in the Greater Boston area. We listen deeply to our youth and communities about the types of change they wish to see and provide them the tools, resources, and connections to lead that change.

ABOUT JEAN CHARLES ACADEMY

In 2020,Building Audacitycreated the Jean Charles Academy in response to the lack of needed educational opportunities available to Black students. JCA began offering virtual learning resources in Spring 2020, responding to the requests from local students and families for culturally and linguistically appropriate learning resources while in-person schooling was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, JCA opened its first campus in Lynn, MA. The in-person education center provides instruction for grades PreK- 8th grade and is open Monday – Friday from 7:30am- 4pm. In the middle of Jean Charles Academy is a 5,000 sq ft hydroponic center that provides food to 700 Greater Boston families and youth focused entrepreneurship opportunities.

JOB PURPOSE

JCA will expand its program to include a high school in the 23-24 school year. Working alongside an experienced licensed mentor and support teachers, this role will be responsible for creating a flexible classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Using the JCA three station model, the Lead Teacher will motivate students in grades 6-9th to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the Building Audacity Jean Charles Academy philosophy of centering Blackness in a project based dual language learning environment.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
• Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application based examples and learning opportunities.
• Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons.
• Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required.
• Assigns lessons, corrects student work products and reviews oral presentations.
• Coordinates class field trips (as required).
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school’s curriculum.
• Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Provide a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.
• Ensures the classroom is clean, safe and includes student generated work on display as appropriate.
• Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct.

Instructional Planning

• Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
• Plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and students needs.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel.
• Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials and facilities needed to implement the planned instructional program.

School/Community Relations

• Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicates clearly, consistently and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records.
• Participates in parent communication activities.
• Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff (as required).

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Math,Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Secondary Education preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Understanding of and commitment toBuilding Audacityvalues.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Candidates with a valid teaching certification preferred.
• Candidates who speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, or Portuguese preferred.

TO APPLY

Send your resume to jeancharlesacademy(at)gmail.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lynn, MA 01901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location