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Middle School Science Teacher 6-8-Full -Time-Innovation Science and Technology Academy, 2024/2025 Sc
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Middle School Science Teacher 6-8-Full -Time-Innovation Science and Technology Academy, 2024/2025 School Year
Position: Middle School Science Teacher-6-8, 2024/2025 School Year
Type of Job: 1.0 FTE
Middle School Science Teacher-6-8
Innovation Academy is looking for a creative and results-driven teacher who will be responsible for instructing students in a STEM school from grades 6-8. The goal-oriented middle school science teacher is responsible for supporting the STEM learning of Innovation Academy students. The candidate must be culturally responsive, instruct students on subjects such as science, reading, math, writing, and lab activities. Overall, be skilled in the ability to create a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program. We are looking to hire talented Teachers to join our existing top-notch team. If you are excited to be part of a winning team, Innovation Academy is an innovation for you. Apply now!
Start Date: August 2024 (or later based upon availability)
Job Responsibilities
· Understand and support Innovation Academy’s mission and vision while promoting a positive image of the school
· Provide hand-on activities and rigorous STEM learning that will spark students’ interest in STEM.
· Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
· Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
· Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines
· Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus
· Integrate competencies, goals, and STEM objectives into lesson plans
· Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
Skills Needed
· Ability to provide hand-on activities to students
· Ability to effectively teach middle school science
· Highly developed oral and written communication skills
· Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
· Demonstration of continued professional development through coursework, action research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development
· Prior success with diverse learners is desirable
· Experience developing and implementing curriculum while having the ability to integrate STEM into the daily schedule
· Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room
· Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment
· Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum
· Strong Google Apps for Education skills (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc.)
Qualifications/Experiences
· Minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
· Valid Minnesota Middle School Science Teaching License
Salary: Competitive
About the School: Innovation Academy is a tuition-free charter school that opened in the Fall 2020 for PreK-5 and now expanding to PreK-8 in the 4th year of opening, FY 25. The primary focus of our school is STEM. Innovation Academy is committed to building a strong STEM education in our students starting from the elementary school level. The school vision is to develop globally conscious student innovators. Our core values are Integrity, Self-Direction, Teamwork and Achievement. Innovation Academy in the North Metro Area, when fully enrolled, is a PreK-12 tuition-free charter school.
How to Apply: Send your resume, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendations to:
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
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Innovation Science and Technology Academy
3397 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Best Regards,
Dr.Olatoye (Dr. O.)
Executive Director/Founder/Ex-Officio
Innovation Science and Technology Academy
3397 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-339-0642
Email: oolatoye@innovationsta.org
Innovation is our Superpower