Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Further develops, implements, assesses, and modifies as necessary a dynamic science program for middle school grades that aligns with Congressional's mission, vision, and values.
• Serves as middle school advisor.
• Utilize a hands-on, inquiry-driven approach that maximizes student engagement
• Displays a deep understanding of and a passion for science and its application to the real world.
• Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning.
• Assesses students' scientific knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations and goals.
• Employs multicultural, anti-bias teaching strategies that reflect cultural competence.
• Maintains a high level of awareness regarding research and recent developments on programs that will benefit middle school students in science.
• Ability to explore and execute technology in the classroom as an instructional tool to enhance learning.
• Seeks collaboration with dynamic and active science department.
• Provides feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations and goals.
• Actively seeks opportunities for professional development in science and middle school pedagogy.
• Listens and responds to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful manner.
• Actively supports the school philosophy, community, and policies.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Division Director

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in science.
• Master's degree in science, education, or related field preferred
• Minimum two-three years of experience teaching middle school science
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices.
• Effective, timely, and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong background in an inquiry approach to science education, including experimental design, curriculum design, interdisciplinary activities, and project-based learning
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with a commitment to cultural competency.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• An ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset

About Congressional School

Founded in 1939, Congressional School is a co-ed independent day school in the heart of Falls Church, VA. Dedicated to young learners—infants through eighth graders—Congressional School serves more than 400 students and 2,000 campers annually through its academic and summer programs. The school develops great thinkers and leaders by encouraging students to explore, embrace challenge, and grow through an innovative academic program —all in a diverse and inclusive community. Well-prepared for excellent secondary schools, Congressional School graduates have confidence, a sense of ethics, and the desire to continually and respectfully question, collaborate, create, and lead. Teachers at Congressional School are passionate, innovative, and dedicated members of the Congressional community who embrace the vision, mission, philosophy and traditions of the School while always striving for excellence. Teachers are committed to growth as professionals and individuals, and are eager to help the school’s students strive for and be their best. Congressional is a community where learning, growing, curiosity, engagement, hard work, and play are all valued and nurtured.

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