Middle School - Science Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Hillsborough Campus - Hillsborough, CA 94010Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $79,200.00 - $145,900.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: EducationMiddle School Science Teacher   Nueva seeks a science teacher for our middle school division. This constructivist educator with deep content knowledge and love of teaching science, specifically chemistry, will team with other motivated colleagues to create dynamic cross-curricular lessons. Strong collaboration skills are a must. Experience with project-based learning, technology integration, and curriculum development are necessary. Successful candidates will demonstrate a lifelong love of learning, depth of knowledge in science (especially in chemistry), have a sense of humor, and bring the ability to differentiate curriculum for a range of gifted learners. The central aim of Nueva science courses is to empower students as scientific thinkers, and collaborative and creative problem solvers. Throughout, there is an emphasis on asking questions, experimental design, data analysis, and both technical and creative science communication. These courses take a hands-on and project-based approach and engage students in exploring many topics of their own choosing in greater depth.   A Day in the Life Each day at Nueva middle school is collaborative, dynamic, and grounded in meaningful relationships with students and colleagues. As a middle school science teacher, your day involves a combination of teaching classes, co-running an advisory, meeting one-on-one with students, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging in the day-to-day life of the school.  Your daily routine varies from day-to-day with such activities as middle school morning meetings on Zoom, whole grade-level meetings led by our deans, advisory, and supervision duties. As a member of the science department and a grade-level team, you participate in student support meetings where teachers, learning specialists, counselors, and admin gather to share celebrations, concerns, and strategies in support of students.   A middle school science teacher’s class schedule includes four, 75-minute student-facing blocks over the course of two days. The middle school block schedule includes 8 instructional blocks over two days, typically alternating between Monday through Thursday. Class sizes range between 12 and 16 students, giving teachers and students an opportunity to build more thoughtful and intentional relationships.   The middle school has created space on Fridays for special classes planned and facilitated by teachers, including workshops to prepare students for our annual week-long trips, discussions of current events, Lit Club, and choice time at the end of the day. Fridays also feature assemblies, many of which are performances by our student musicians. These “Bonus Fridays” are tech-free, with students leaving their laptops at home. All middle school teachers chaperone field trips and one annual week-long trip each year.   We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive.    In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nueva’s Mission, Vision, and Values.    Primary Responsibilities  Lead by example in commitment to Nueva’s mission: “Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the student’s imaginative mind.” Develop and teach expertly your course of study with the highest standards for each student Convey enthusiasm for content and intellectual inquiry Design instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving Collaborate with colleagues in the development and execution of curriculum and instruction  Create hands-on, project-based learning experiences Form a collaborative and effective partnership with parents and students  Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices Support the development of the whole child, with particular attention to the social and emotional development of the students Actively participate in other aspects of the student experience and school functioning: chaperoning day-long and multiple-day trips and events, serving on committees, developing new programs at the school, and supervising students on additional duties Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, equity and inclusion through pedagogy  Demonstrate ability to serve as an advisor to students, lead student activities, serve as a club advisor, teach a Lit Club, and contribute beyond the classroom to support school programs and activities Integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning Other duties as assigned.   Required  Qualifications Bachelor's or advanced university degree  Experience teaching science at the middle school and/or secondary school level required Minimum of three years experience working with adolescents Desire to work with middle school aged children  Demonstrated mastery in area of study and ability to teach within and across academic disciplines Excellent communication skills A desire to integrate curriculum with other subjects and to teach and work collaboratively   Encouragement to Apply Nueva encourages anyone to apply even if they do not meet all the preferred qualifications. If you are excited about supporting gifted students, committed to equity and inclusion, and eager to grow your skill within a collaborative community, we would welcome your application.   Compensation and Benefits The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $79,200 - $145,900. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of experience, education level, and expertise.   We offer a compensation and benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contribution toward dependent insurance premium, a generous match on our retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and free lunch. Eligibility rules must be met.   To Apply Please submit your application information - cover letter describing your interest and preparedness for the position, a resume documenting your relevant experience and expertise, and contact information for three professional references including an explanation of your relationship - to the Nueva Employment Website.  To address specific questions, please email Karen Tiegel, at [email protected].   The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.    About The Nueva School The Nueva School, an internationally-recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.   A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.” For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: www.nuevaschool.org