Science Teacher | Charlotte, NC - Luminate Works

Position Title: Science Teacher
Location: Charter School
Reports To: Principal
Salary: $50,000-$57,000
Work Schedule: Full-Time (10-month)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Description

The Science Teacher is responsible for coaching, motivating, and instructing high school students within the company model and with attention given to each student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). All for-credit courses are aligned to state standards and are delivered in such a way to engage student learning and accelerate the accumulation of credits through a mastery-based educational model. In many respects, the teacher acts more like a coach and mentor in this environment and is specifically focused on ensuring the success of his/her students.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability in science that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the school and classroom by displaying deep and effective working knowledge of scientific processes and demonstrating best practices relating to teaching, intervention, and instructional techniques in content area text.
• Maintain, disaggregate, and provide progress-monitoring reports, reading records, benchmark data, and other student records as required by district or state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on the position.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure the school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures that ensure educational goals are achieved.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, or another related field.
• Teacher Certification or Statement of Eligibility in General Science 5-9 or Biology and Chemistry.
• Minimum of one (1) year high school teaching.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Previous experience and/or the ability to work with overage and at-risk youth is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Work Environment
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Physical Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.

Travel Required
None

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
ALS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance

Program

• Flexible Schedule
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development

Assistance

• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance