Long Term Middle School Science Teacher, Forest Ridge MS, Bellevue

Position Type:Substitute Long-Term/ Grades 6, 7, 8 - Middle SchoolDate Posted:9/10/2024Location:Forest Ridge 5-8, BellevueWHO WE AREForest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels one to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. Our graduates change the world.THE ROLEForest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging long-term Middle School Science Teacher to teach two sections of the 8th grade physical science course from Monday, October 28, 2024 through Friday, May 2, 2025.The middle school science courses are skills-driven, inquiry-based, and hands-on. Class time centers around authentic experiential learning opportunities, where students are encouraged and expected to actively engage in scientific inquiry skills and practice good scientific habits of mind.We are looking for an educator who is passionate about teaching adolescent girls, who works well both independently and with a team, and who employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. Furthermore, Forest Ridge seeks faculty and staff whose philosophies align with our Sacred Heart mission and who enthusiastically believe in educating the mind, body and spirit of each student.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Middle School Science Teacher, reporting to the Director of Middle School, will join a collaborative department of colleagues to build a creative, engaging and student-centered learning environment, employing best practices for educating students in an inclusive setting. Specific responsibilities for this position include:Teach 2 sections of 8th grade physical science during the following days/time: Mondays 12:15-1:10, Tuesday 8:30–9:25 and 1:15-2:10, Wednesday 12:15-1:10 and 1:50-2:45, Thursday 10:40-11:35, and Friday 12:15 – 2:10;Teach in an Immersive Week course offering;Provide support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra writing help, etc.) as needed;Actively collaborate with colleagues to implement curriculum, assessment and instructional practices in alignment with best practices to create innovative and equitable learning experiences for all students;Attend department, team, and faculty meetings as scheduled;Participate in the life of the school community by attending school assemblies, divisional gatherings, school events, etc.;Attend and respectfully participate in communal prayer and other faith services.QUALIFICATIONSA successful candidate for this position will meet the following requirements and qualifications:Experience teaching middle school science courses;Experience safely managing students using laboratory equipment;A bachelor’s degree in math or a related field; master’s degree is preferred.A personal understanding of and commitment to the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education;A commitment to working in a girl-centric environment, designed to support the development of competent, confident and courageous women ready to lead in a multi-cultural world;Prior experience working with a diverse population of students and colleagues;A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy, including an understanding of themselves and the lenses they bring to interactions, as well as the differing perspectives of others;A commitment to teaching the whole child;An ability to work and communicate well with faculty, staff, students and parents;SALARY/BENEFITS:

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience.

Salary Range:

$11,142 - $20,823Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees. Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance (based on FTE); flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP); retirement savings plan with employer match after 1 year of employment; paid time off for sick, personal, bereavement, jury/witness duty; vacation time off for staff; family leave; life and disability insurance; professional development opportunities; 50% tuition remission.TO APPLYQualified applicants should email the following documents to

careers@forestridge.org :Cover letterStatement of Educational PhilosophyUpdated CV/ResumeList of three professional referencesForest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any disability that can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs.

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