Science teacher Jobs in Hartford, CT

The CREC Academy of Aerospace and Engineering 6-12 is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher. Science teachers work under the general supervision of the school principal carrying out the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

Essential Performance Responsibilities :

The primary function of a CREC teacher is the planning for and effective delivery of instruction and assessment of student learning, in alignment with the Danielson Framework, with the incorporation of the CREC Core Values : Expect Excellence, Demand Equity, Act with Courage, Embrace Collaboration.

In addition, a CREC teacher :

• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for science, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Performs duties and tasks as assigned by the building principal or designee.

Additional Duties :

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications Profile :

Certification Areas : General Science (034) preferred, all science 7-12 endorsements considered (Biology 030; Chemistry 031; Physics 032; Earth Science 033)

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education :

Experience :

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status : Exempt

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.