Lower School Science (grades 3-5), '23-24

Friends School teachers are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience. We seek faculty members whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:

• A record of successful collaboration with colleagues
• A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development
• The infusion of technology to enhance student learning
• The teaching of research and information literacy skills
• The use of a diversity of assessment techniques that provoke students' critical thinking
• Teaching and learning experiences that enhance students' communication skills
• Experience with and openness to interdisciplinary teaching
• A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and incorporate a global perspective into teaching and learning

Context and Philosophy:

Friends School of Baltimore has an opening in the Lower School Science Department starting in the 2023-24 school year. This position will be a full-time position and have teaching assignments that include teaching science to 3rd Grade, 4th Grade and 5th Grade. Teachers will use the Amplify Science Curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Instill a love of science and nature
• Teach hands-on, elementary science curriculum to Grades 3, 4 and 5 including:
• the human systems including the reproductive systems to 4th Grade
• STEAM Fair to 5th Grade
• Engineering Design projects to 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
• Collaborate with teachers within the division and cross-divisionally
• Grade assignments and projects
• Provide parents and administrators with written and oral student progress reports
• Provide lesson plans to administration upon request or when absent
• Attend two day-long field trips with 4th Grade
• Attend an overnight (three days/two nights) field trip with 5th Grade
• Be a resource teacher for homeroom and special-area teachers, including planning and co-teaching special topics
• Assist in planning and executing activities for students on special LS days (PLUSS Days)
• Attend All-School Professional Days, Science Department and Lower School Faculty meetings
• Commit to ongoing professional development
• Assist in arrival and dismissal duties

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required. Degree in science preferred.
• Experience teaching hands-on science to elementary school students (ages 8 to 11) is preferred.

Candidates with experience in independent, public, charter, or parochial schools are encouraged to apply.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.