Middle School (Logic Level) Science Teacher
- Providence Preparatory Academy
- 702 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC, USA
Job Description
General Position Description
Providence Preparatory Academy seeks to hire a middle school science teacher with a heart for discipling students, who models Christ-likeness in their walk, and helps the student grow in the knowledge of our Creator by their passion for the subject area. Student (and teacher) growth is an imperative at PPA! We use a classical approach to learning to shape virtuous men and women, ready for the demands of citizenship, in a world that hungers for the truth, employed through sound reasoning and skillful communicators. The collaborative model gives our parents time to labor with their children toward this end at home two days out of the week.
Please read our vision! https://providencewilmington.com/
Responsibilities and Duties
- Adopt a model of instruction for students that integrates the biblical worldview, both in word and through your own personal example
- Through careful attention to your craft, transfer to students the joy you find in the richness of your subject; Life Sciences specifically for this position, but other science disciplines in succeeding years as the teacher gains experience at the school. Science at the school is in need of dedicated teachers as we keep growing, who can accept more classes in future school years, and who are ready to develop as educational leaders!
- Gain competency in Novare Science curriculum, while learning to apply the classical method of Socratic instruction and demonstrate restful learning in the classroom.
- Diligently and respectfully communicate with parents (co-teachers) regarding their student’s academic progress, satellite day assignments, and character development you see in the classroom
- Works closely with administration to establish personal areas of growth as a teacher and for assistance with discipleship of students
Qualifications
The following qualifications are required for any applicant
- A Christian exhibiting spiritual growth and involvement in his or her local church
- A love for learning, a love of teaching, and a passion for inspiring students in similar pursuits
- Ability to articulate the Gospel and integrate it into lessons and classroom culture
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents
The following qualifications are desired for all applicants, but not required
- High school degrees are considered, but a bachelor's degree in a field related to the course taught is preferred
- Two years of teaching experience
- Experience with the classical model of education and classical curricula
- Proficiency in web-based school management software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Compensation
Teacher salary is determined based on qualifications and experience. The rates are competitive with current pay rates for similar private education in the Wilmington Area. No health or retirement benefits are included at this time.
Salary: ~$4000-6000 per class taught; additional consideration is given to experience, professional certifications, and education level.
Schedule: Monday to Friday; only on campus for instruction on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
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Providence Preparatory Academy is a Christian K-12 school that, by God's grace, seeks to glorify God by partnering with parents to produce men and women, with Christ-like character and remarkable skill in reasoning and communicating, who are infused with a passion to bring glory to God, their Creator.
We endeavor to do so through our approach to education. As a distinctively Classical, collaborative-model school (with students on campus 2 or 3 days a week), families are able to leverage learning that is appropriate for every stage of their child's development while maintaining deep parental involvement at home and at school.