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Job Title: Science Teacher Job Type: Part-Time, Friday mornings (8:30am-1:00pm Fridays) Additional hours available Monday-Friday afternoons if interested (1:00-3:00 pm) Mission of Arete Academy Our school is dedicated to serving twice-exceptional (2e) students? those who are gifted and also have one or more learning differences. Whether or not these students have been formally identified, our mission is to help each of them reach their highest potential. Job Description Arete Academy is seeking a part-time Science teacher for twice-exceptional learners in grades 6-12. On Fridays, students will delve deeply into science fair projects of their choosing. We need someone with strong relationship building and planning skills who can support facilitation of these projects with a depth of knowledge and understanding of the scientific process. Someone who is enthusiastic and able to engage students who can also be supportive of neurodiverse students is essential. Patience and creativity are highly valued. Experience working with gifted or neurodiverse learners is preferred. Classes are taught with a 1:8 teacher/student ratio and often also have a teaching assistant present. Math, science, technology, and engineering tend to be our students? strengths. The teacher applicant should have strong relationship-building skills in their classroom. The position is part-time for this school year with the option to discuss full time in the future. Fridays from 8:15am - 1:00pm are required and additional days can be discussed with the leadership team. Opportunities for additional hours may be possible if the candidate would like to teach enrichment courses in the afternoons any day of the week. Additional programming could include a hands-on area of special interest to the teacher and/or students. Arete is a collaborative environment and staff work together to meet the needs of the students and school. Teaching license preferred, but not mandatory. Teaching-related experience and flexible thinking required. Job Duties Uphold the school mission and ensure that classroom practices align with the school mission of serving twice-exceptional students. Teach 4 sections of Science (facilitating Science Fair projects on Fridays). Teach elective and enrichment classes in the afternoons if seeking additional days/hours. Communicate frequently and effectively with parents, staff, and leadership team members. Prepare and modify curriculum to meet individual student needs. Other duties as assigned by the leadership team periodically throughout the year. Potential for additional student related assignments as discussed with the leadership team. Qualifications Teaching or education-related experience. Preference for professional degree related to subject taught (science or engineering). Experience with special education, ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, and/or gifted students preferred To Apply Please send a resume and letter of interest to Leah Brzezinski LeahB@AreteAcademyMN.org , be prepared to provide references upon request.