Science Teacher - Grades 1-5, Lower Division

What You’ll Do

At Avenues, science teachers ensure that students act and think as scientists every day: asking questions, conducting experiments, and learning deeply by following lines of inquiry to discover the world around them. In grades 1-5, we teach an engaging, project-based curriculum that integrates fundamental concepts and skills from the physical, life, and earth sciences along with introductory engineering and design. Science teachers work closely with homeroom teachers and STEAM team colleagues to design interdisciplinary learning experiences.

As a Lower Division science teacher at Avenues you will:

• Deliver high-quality, inquiry-based science instruction
• Ensure students achieve key learning outcomes by targeting instruction to address individual student needs
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Lower Division science team to align curriculum plans and units across grade levels
• Implement science-based and interdisciplinary STEAM units and projects in conjunction with homeroom and other specialty teachers
• Co-construct with students a classroom environment that establishes high standards, fosters a sense of belonging, and upholds our founding values of welcome, safety, and respect
• Practice cultural competence in the classroom and workplace
• Inspire trust and confidence among families through regular, proactive communication

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Teaching experience with lower division-aged children and an exemplary track record of student learning 
• Strong content knowledge in general physical, life, and earth science concepts
• Deep understanding of curriculum planning and lesson design frameworks
• Experience with, or interest, in interdisciplinary, project-based teaching
• Intellectual curiosity and the humility to reflect on, and continually grow in, your teaching practice
• Commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion
• A strong sense of personal responsibility for the success of every student
• Ability to collaborate effectively, listening deeply, and contributing to a team in order to achieve goals together
• Deep dedication to learning and growing as an educator
• Ability to embrace change and consider new perspectives
• Degree in education highly preferred
• Candidates with diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply

Additional Information

To Apply

If hired for this position, the annual salary range is between $70,000 - $110,000. The salary may vary depending on your experience level and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.