Middle School Science Teacher 5-8

Job Description

Grades 5-8. Looking for candidates holding a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Science education and related NYS certification.

*establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom
*preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives
establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects
*adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
*analyze assessment data
*use data to drive instruction
*encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
*creating, assigning and grading various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects
*working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
*tracking and evaluating student academic progress
leading parent-teacher meetings
*maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
*managing student behavior
*creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
communicating regularly with parents
*helping students improve study methods and habits
administering tests to evaluate students' progress

About the Employer

The De La Salle School is a non-tuition driven Catholic middle school in the Lasallian tradition for young men in grades 5 through 8. Our students are economically disadvantaged, many from troubled school districts and most are immigrants or sons of immigrants.
The De La Salle School receives close to 90% of its funding through individual, corporate and foundation gifts. We are an IRS recognized 501c3 tax exempt not for profit, and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. The De La Salle School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.
The 69 young men who are attending The De La Salle School in the 2017-201