Science/STEM Teacher

Mission: The San Miguel School, a tuition-free, Lasallian middle school, provides a high quality, holistic education for boys from diverse and challenging backgrounds. In a caring, safe and structured environment, we foster a spirit of mutual respect and brotherhood among all students. We walk with our students and their families throughout their educational journey at San Miguel School and beyond. Inspired by the pillars of faith, service, and community, each “Miguel Man” is encouraged to learn, to serve, and to grow to reach his full potential. Summary of position: We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Science/STEM teacher who will teach all grades (5th-8th) in class sizes of sixteen students. The ideal candidate will have an affinity for working with middle schoolers and bring a passion for creating hands-on, inquiry-based science programming in earth science, life science, and physical science. Knowledge of what is expected at the high school level will help this teacher prepare students for the study of science at the next level. Additionally, as a key member of the STEM team, this teacher will also work collaboratively with other teachers in continuing to evolve our STEM programming. This is a full time 10-month position and reports to the Academic Dean. Duties and Responsibilities: • Implement an engaging, hands-on, science curriculum focused on earth science, life science and physical science • Prepare students to develop skills and confidence in scientific observation, hypothesis formulation, data collection, measurement, computation, problem solving, analysis and written and oral presentations of learning • Create a classroom environment that encourages engagement, curiosity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, risk-taking, learning from mistakes • Incorporate the reading, writing and math of science into lessons and projects • Focus on relevance of curriculum and real-world applications of learning • Employ a variety of teaching strategies and differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of your students • Use a variety of assessment tools • Plan field trips that support curricular goals • Collaborate with other teachers to promote learning and make connections to other disciplines • Invite outside visitors to help students connect with and see career opportunities in the sciences • Engage in ongoing professional development • Attend and participate in staff and faculty meetings • Assist with extended day programming twice a week (3-4pm) • Lunch or recess duty (2x/week) Prerequisites for the Position: • Undergraduate degree (at a minimum), ideally in a science field • Experience teaching science • Experience building relationships with middle school students, particularly those from urban environments • Experience working with students with a variety of learning styles and adapting multiple assessment methods to assist their learning • Familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) • Comfort with technology, including AI • Appreciation for an “all hands on deck” approach to meeting student needs and creating community Desired Qualities: • A strong commitment to our school’s unique mission • An understanding of how boys learn and what motivates them • Desire to develop meaningful relationships with students and colleagues • Organized, flexible, good sense of humor Compensation and benefit package includes a comprehensive medical and dental plan and the ability to participate in 403(b) and flexible pre-tax spending plans. Salary range: $45,000-$60,000, depending on experience Please email cover letter and resume to: scienceposition@sanmiguelprov.org In your cover letter, please include the following: • What speaks to you about our school’s unique mission? • A brief statement about your educational philosophy as it pertains to our population of students.