The Greene School an EL Education Credentialed School is seeking two positions within our growing science department for. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about teaching relates well to young adolescents and desires to contribute to our learning community.
Chemistry or Physics certifications are preferred. We are a public charter school serving 200 students in grades 912. Our core values environmental education social justice and community are shared by all Greene School faculty.Our 70acre campus located on Narragansett land represents four different ecosystems: forest field pond and stream. While The Greene School is nestled rurally our student body is one of the most diverse in the state of Rhode Island:
Our students reside in 25 different cities and towns urban/urban ring 60 suburban 12 and rural 28. 46 of our student body are of color.Over 30 of our students and at least 9 of our faculty identify in the LBGTQ communityWe are a religiously diverse community representing many faiths including Christianity Buddhism Judaism and Islam.We welcome diverse learners with 25 of our students on the High Honor Roll 25 on the Honor Roll 48 AP course enrollment 21 of students have IEPs and 95 apply to a 2 or 4year college.The ideal candidate for a position in the Science Department will have excellent subject expertise and possess the following attributes:Experience facilitating inquirybased lessons and unitsAbility and willingness to utilize scientific phenomena in outdoor spacesCommitment to the development of environmental literacy in studentsAn appreciation and understanding of the three dimensions of the NGSS science standardsInterest in and demonstrated skill working with adolescentsWillingness to contribute to the life of the school communityThe ability to collaborate with colleagues as part of a teamA desire to integrate environmental literacy into your courses and teach both within and outside the walls of your classroomCommitment to learning and implementing the EL Education Core PracticesWhile individual responsibilities will vary from one faculty position to another essential job responsibilities of all teachers generally include:Teaching: All classes are studentcentered and promote instruction that is alive with discovery inquiry critical thinking problem solving and collaboration. Teachers differentiate instruction and empower all students to be selfdirected effective learners in a full inclusion and academically diverse classroom. All courses work to find meaningful ways to connect their subject to issues of environmental education and engagement with the natural world.Cultural Competency: Faculty at The Greene School are invested in contributing to a better more equitable world through the practices of liberatory education (the practice of being antibias/ anticaste and delivering culturally responsive pedagogy and practices).Advising: Teachers serve as mentors through an advisory model called Crew. Crew Leaders plan and facilitate a thoughtful and intentional advisory group to promote a sense of belonging within a diverse student body from varying backgrounds. Advisors work regularly to engage students with the natural world through naturebased activities hiking and camping.Professional Learning: Faculty at TGS are lifelong learners who view the profession of teaching as an act of educational justice. School leaders and teachers have a growth mindset and a strong commitment to continuous professional learning in order to sustain performance build our capacity as educators and engage in the joy of our practice.EL Education Best Practices Learning Expeditions and Intensives: Faculty will individually and collaboratively develop interdisciplinary missionaligned learning experiences. Learning expeditions consist of longterm indepth studies that offer realworld connections that inspire students toward higher levels of academic achievement. Learning expeditions involve students in original research critical thinking problem solving and they build character along with academic skills. Additionally year teachers develop weeklong intensive elective courses. The focus of these courses which include projects and fieldwork range widely from aviation local history art and music and fieldbased science courses provide students with workbased experiences and collegeready skills.About The Greene School The Greene School is an intentionally diverse and inclusive public charter school serving 200 students in grades 912 across 25 cities and towns. Intentional diversity and inclusion increases the richness of ideas creative power problemsolving ability and respect for others. Founded in 2010 our 70acre decentralized campus feels more like a college setting than a traditional high school. We take pride in our small community talented and committed faculty welcoming spirit and a rigorous crosscurricular education. The school was Nationally recognized by EL Education in 2015 and again in 2022 through a rigorous credentialing process. The Greene School strongly encourages applicants of color LGBTQ candidates or candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in schools to apply and that will reflect and enhance the identities of our school. We will not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex gender identity (including gender expression) sexual orientation disability age marital status family/parental status income derived from a public assistance program or political beliefs. The demographics of our student body enable our employees to apply for and receive public loan forgiveness.Required Experience:
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