Middle School Science Teacher (26-27 SY)

“Where passion and excellence unite.”

Sonoran Science Academy, an A-rated STEM Charter School, is looking for dedicated teachers who are passionate about student learning, as well as the ability to impact the whole child through engaging hands-on lessons, extracurricular activities, continuous professional growth, and collaboration. Sonoran Schools has led science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) K-12 education since 2001. With schools in the greater Phoenix and Tucson metro areas, our commitment is to provide a superior academic environment accessible to a diverse population. Through a comprehensive, integrated STEM curriculum and abundant extracurricular opportunities, we instill a life-long love of learning and an understanding of each individual's responsibility to be a productive member of society. We are committed to nurturing and supporting a school community where students are inspired and continuous professional growth and collaboration among staff are encouraged.

We are looking for a Middle School Science Teacher for the 26-27 School Year

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 5 science classes per day, utilizing the Amplify Science curriculum.
• Collaborate with science department colleagues on department and school wide goals.
• Facilitate yearly science fair project steps with all students, with the goal of placing regionally at SARSEF and statewide at AZSEF.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and positive classroom environment with clear, established expectations and routines.
• Host after school tutoring at least day per week, and an afterschool club one day per week.
• Submit weekly lesson plans that follow the Amplify Science curriculum and engage students in critical thinking, inquiry, innovation, and hands-on learning.
• Contribute to student learning, growth, and advancement through a genuine passion for teaching science and expertise in planning and teaching.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning. Believe in the potential for all students to be successful in your classroom.
• Facilitate problem-solving and seek support from colleagues, parents, and school administration when challenges arise.
• Collaborate effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining a positive and solution-oriented approach.
• Foster positive relationships with students based on warmth and high expectations for behavior and academics.
• Demonstrate appreciation and consideration for our diverse school community.
• Be active in our vibrant school community and community events.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong content knowledge in middle grades science
• Effective classroom management skills
• Utilize developmentally appropriate pedagogy for middle grades
• Positive rapport with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Upstanding ethics and integrity
• Clear and respectful communicator
• Solution-oriented and proactive in problem solving
• Attentive listener
• Creative and able to create an engaging, supportive, and rigorous learning environment
• Positive attitude and growth mindset, always seeking to grow professionally
• Excellent collaborator
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn and utilize online and hybrid learning platforms (Amplify, Schoology or other LMS, Infinite Campus or other SIS, Google Suite)

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• A Bachelors' degree from an accredited institution.
• Arizona Department of Education Certification (preferred) or,
• Highly Qualified through AEPA/NES testing or equivalent
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,750.00 - $66,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ 85741 (Required)

Work Location: In person