Middle School Science Teacher

Oak Hall School, a private independent day school in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking a Middle School Life science educator for a range of classes in the middle school science program. At the Middle School, we are proud to offer dynamic and interactive learning within a robust college-preparatory curriculum, and strive to intentionally connect our students' interests, strengths, and talents to their academic studies.

In this role, we are seeking a science educator who values interactive and inquiry-based learning, and who embraces the opportunity to guide Middle School students through transformational stages in their academic and social-emotional growth.

• Actively and enthusiastically support the mission of the school
• Develop and teach Life Science courses and programming to Middle School students
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curriculum, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction as needed with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning
• Incorporate scientific research as a key strategy for teaching and learning
• Instill and model a scientific mindset, while promoting intellectual curiosity
• Partner with existing faculty in leadership of clubs and extracurricular activities such as Science Olympiad, Science Research and Science Fair
• Promote a positive classroom environment and demonstrate strong classroom management skills to create and maintain a learning environment that ensures high levels of learning for all students
• Assess and document each student's performance/progress both formally and informally to meet the School's standards, and provide regular feedback to students and their parents
• Work collaboratively with the Science Department, the Middle School team, and the greater Oak Hall community
• Serve as Advisor to a group of assigned Middle School students
• Serve as a mentor and advocate for your students
• Be a role model of integrity and professionalism
• Plan and manage a club or clubs
• Be willingly available throughout the workday to advise and assist students.
• Maintain and enhance expertise in subject matter through ongoing learning and professional development.
• Responsible for the proper care and storage of all lab materials, equipment, and chemicals and following all chemical safety guidelines
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements, including attending division and other school meetings, professional days, graduation, and other required events
• Adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or post graduate work in a science discipline required, with a Master's degree preferred
• Three to five years of science teaching experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills
• Be comfortable and adept with the effective use of technology in the learning process
• Knowledge and understanding of various learning styles and differentiated instruction
• Ability to inspire, engage, empower, and educate and evaluate students with vigor and creativity
• A history of commitment to professional development and life-long learning
• The ability to work positively and professionally with students, parents and faculty
• A high degree of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct both in and outside of school
• Ability, willingness, and judgment to communicate thoroughly, accurately and concisely with all constituents in a school environment, both verbally and in writing
• Commitment to the vision and mission of the school

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Works in a classroom environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Regularly uses close and distance vision
• May stand for extended periods of time
• May work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to visually and audibly locate students under their supervision
• Occasionally turn, bend, reach, stoop, and squat
• Ability to actively circulate throughout the diverse campus environment
• Works primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including…