Science Teacher

Manatee School for the Arts is looking for a highly effective teacher to teach high school Chemistry (2 sections) and AICE Thinking Skills (2 sections). The AICE Thinking Skills class develops a set of transferable skills, including critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving, that students can apply across a wide range of subjects and complex real-world issues. This course enables students to develop their ability to analyze unfamiliar problems, devise problem solving strategies, and evaluate the diverse ways a problem may be solved. During a Thinking Skills course, students learn to put their personal views aside in favor of examining and evaluating the evidence. Students learn how to make informed and reasoned decisions and construct evidence-based arguments.

Manatee School For the Arts

700 Haben Blvd. Palmetto, Florida, 34221,
Manatee County On Tampa Bay and the Gulf Beaches

* Competitive Salary
* Outstanding working conditions
* Professional Environment
* Beautiful Communities for Families or Singles
* Small Classes and Great Support

Manatee School For the Arts is a charter public school established in 1998. We serve more than 2100 students in grades 6 through 12. MSA is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-CASI) and was recognized by the State of Florida as a "High Performing" Charter School. The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools has designated Manatee School For the Arts as a "Gold Seal of Excellence" school and we have been recognized by US News and World Report as a Top High School in America. Recently, we have been recognized as one of two Florida Arts Model School secondary schools by the Florida Association of Arts Educators.

Manatee School For the Arts is a total choice school. Our mainstream middle school draws a diverse student population from the entire county. MSA is based on arts infusion and multiple intelligences. While we offer a very wide range of arts electives, we strive to maintain a standard of excellence in our core academic program.

MSA seeks the best. We hire experienced faculty with proven track records and we consider new faculty who have demonstrated potential to become outstanding teachers. Faculty who are most successful at Manatee School For the Arts are individuals who are dedicated to student success. They are looking for an opportunity to have input into the curriculum and tailor their courses beyond the basic state requirements. They see themselves as professionals and want to be part of a team that strives to fulfill the mission of the school. They have high standards for themselves and expect the best performance possible from their students. They are compassionate and they like children. They make choices in their classes that invite students to join the learning process. They are nurturing. However, they realize that nurturing often requires understanding and discipline applied equitably and consistently. They care.

Faculty at MSA are expected to know and understand Howard Gardner's multiple intelligence learning theory and apply it to their classroom. A logical extension of that understanding is arts infusion. Faculty are expected to bring the arts (music, theatre, dance and visual art) into the classroom to help create pathways of learning for a broad range of student learning styles. They recognize that one size does not fit all and they adjust accordingly.

Reading Teacher: This is a ten month full-time faculty position.

1. Teach (2) sections of Chemistry and (2) sections of Thinking Skills.
2. Insure that all courses taught meet the State Standards and benchmarks as required.
3. Regular teacher duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must like children and teachers and enjoy working with those groups.
2. Minimum Bachelors degree; Masters degree or higher preferred.
3. Training/certifications in science/math/education.
4. Training/degree in one or more arts areas is helpful.
5. Excellent writing and speaking skills preferred.
6. Patience, compassion, understanding and tolerance are required. Moral, intellectual and professional strength are required to help make tough decisions.
7. Training and experience in multiple intelligence learning strategies is helpful.
8. A willingness to work in a fast paced environment is essential.
9. A great team player and a good sense of humor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4, $6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person