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Job Description / Duties

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Science Teacher is responsible for supporting Nova Classical’s students with dedication, enthusiasm, adaptability, kindness, passion, and energy. Much of the work of the Science Teacher consists of preparing and providing lessons, and providing developmentally appropriate instruction to students. The Science Teacher should also be able to supervise lessons to ensure that learners interact in a supportive and respectful manner. The Science Teacher is employed at-will and operates as a professional within the guidelines established by Nova Classical Academy. In cooperation with Nova Classical staff and volunteers, the Science Teacher works to fulfill the school’s mission in the following areas of responsibility:


AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Provide instruction of core curriculum with appropriate use of instructional resources
- Meet and/or exceed expectations on formal evaluations, including Q Comp
- Complete required reports for parents and/or administration
- Perform classroom management duties including enforcing student conduct rules and providing appropriate disciplinary action, as needed
- Attend professional learning community (PLCs) and staff meetings
- Adherence to Nova policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Required Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field
- Valid Minnesota teaching license in 5-8 Science and 9-12 Chemistry, or willingness to obtain
- Proven understanding of development levels
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to student and other information
- Demonstrated professional and technical knowledge in special education
- Aptitude for work with students at various grade and development levels
- Committed to professional and technical development through attendance at development activities, scheduled meetings, and relevant training

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Current or previous experience working in a classical education environment
- Experience as a Teacher, Educational Assistant, Paraprofessional, or Para Educator
- Current or previous experience instructing science curriculum
- Experince teaching AP Chemistry, including possession of AP Certification or willingness to obtain

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for periods of one hour or more
- Must be able to exchange accurate information with students, teachers, parents, and staff
- Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
- Regular operation of computer or other office machines

Additional Information

JOB SUMMARY
The primary role of a Science Teacher is to enhance the learning environment for students by providing effective, personalized attention; engaging in appropriate instructional and behavioral support; and, modeling intellectual and principled living by demonstrating character and intellectual virtues in accordance with Nova Classical Academy’s classical education tradition.

Salary: $36684.00 - $57000.00 / Year

Contact Information

https://www.novaclassical.org/about/careers/

Employer Profile

Nova Classical Academy is Minnesota's leader in classical education.

Nova Classical was the first public schooi in Minnesota to engage in the classical education model where students learn to think and reason from a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, and where parents, staff, and students all share a unity of purpose. Nova Classical opened in Saint Paul in the fall of 2003 with students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Nova Classical's first class of seniors graduated in the spring of 2013. In 2012. Nova Classical united the lower and upper schools in a new building which offers a full K-12 program.