7th Grade Science Teacher

  • Full-Time
  • Central Falls, RI
  • The Learning Community
  • Posted 1 year ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
The Learning Community, a vibrant public charter school, seeks a 7th Grade Science Teacher. Ideal candidate has strong teaching experience and truly loves teaching science. We seek a dynamic educator who wants to be part of an amazing 6-8 grade science community that is using the latest instructional strategies to build the best program possible for our students. Candidates should be comfortable with small group science instruction, work collaboratively and plan effectively, and interested in being part of a close-knit school community.

Candidates must hold secondary science certification or elementary certification with a middle school science endorsement. This position is a phenomenal learning opportunity to join one of the regions most successful high poverty schools, with intensive coaching support. The Learning Community, an innovative urban K-8 charter school with an 84% poverty rate, 45% Spanish-speaking families and high student achievement, is a warm and welcoming school that believes deeply in the voices of teachers, students and families. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Candidates of color and bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. We strive to have a team that reflects the racial diversity of our students and families. It is important to us that our students can see themselves in the adults that surround them each day. The Learning Community is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AS A TEAM MEMBER?Warm and Professional Work Environment: We have an upbeat, proactive, and supportive atmosphere. Open communication systems ensure every person has a chance to voice concerns and ideas about all aspects of the school. We are known for responding quickly to the needs of both students and colleagues. We have among the best family engagement in the state, and strong support from our community.Excellent Compensation: We offer highly competitive salaries and health insurance benefits for full-time team members.Shared Commitment to Educational Equity: Through their commitment to our families and our schools mission, every team member creates and supports an environment for exploration, leadership and learning for both students and themselves.

We believe that education is a fundamental right and existing inequities should not be a barrier to success.Support Services: An extensive system supports student social, emotional, behavioral, and physical health needs. We follow through on the promise that no single student will keep themselves or others from learning. Every classroom teacher is supported by a team of professionals.Professional Development: Teachers receive job embedded professional development and a variety of innovative options for growth, learning and sharing what they know. These include a two-week summer institute, professional development days throughout the school year, working with external consultants and attending professional development workshops.For more information: www.thelearningcommunity.com
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