About This Role
Teaching science at Chavez is for highly effective and dedicated educators committed to fostering scientific literacy and student growth. The role involves creating a rigorous and supportive learning environment where students develop inquiry skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of scientific concepts. Science Teachers are responsible for engaging instruction, student achievement, and collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and families to ensure student success.
Responsibilities
- Establish and reinforce clear expectations, routines, and high academic and behavior standards that align with the school's vision
- Develop and implement rigorous science curricula, lessons, and activities that meet academic standards and support differentiated learning needs
- Design and execute well-structured lesson plans that incorporate hands-on experiments, scientific inquiry, and real-world applications
- Demonstrate strong content knowledge and facilitate student-centered learning that promotes scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking
- Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to measure student progress, diagnose areas of misunderstanding, and inform instructional strategies
- Use assessment data to refine instruction and ensure student mastery of scientific concepts
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented classroom culture that supports students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development in science
- Provide individualized support, enrichment, and intervention as necessary to help students meet and exceed learning expectations
- Maintain a visually engaging, resource-rich classroom environment that fosters scientific curiosity and exploration
- Communicate effectively with students to understand their learning styles, strengths, and areas for growth while setting clear learning expectations
- Engage regularly with families to support student success through consistent updates on academic achievement and progress
- Collaborate with school-based staff and participate in professional learning, curriculum development, and school-wide initiatives
- Actively reflect on instructional practices, seek professional development opportunities, and implement feedback to improve teaching effectiveness
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development and school-wide functions, including field trips, open houses, and family-teacher conferences
- Analyze classroom data and student work to drive continuous improvement and celebrate academic growth
- Attend all required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings, contributing to Chavez Schools’ vision for teaching excellence
- Support the school’s overall enrollment and reenrollment efforts, including participation in recruitment, family engagement, and school events