Unique Opportunity: Paid Internship Leading to FullTime EmploymentThis opportunity provides invaluable teaching and research experience preparing candidates for a future in education and scientific exploration. The successful candidate will coteach alongside a masterslevel middle school science teacher gaining handson experience with innovative teaching methods aligned with The Saints Academys rigorous and enriching curriculum.
Responsibilities:- Collaborate with Mass Audubon on an ongoing investigative research project focused on invasive marsh species and their correlation to the chemical composition of the water.
- Conduct plant investigations using the campus greenhouse to explore botanical research and ecological studies.
- Gain practical experience in scientific research techniques including the use and interpretation of seismographs and PCR equipment for microbiological studies.
The Saints Academy curriculum takes a handson approach engaging students in the following scientific disciplines:- Environmental science
- Earth science
- Life science
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Physics
The ideal candidate will:- Support and uphold the philosophy values and teachings of a Catholic education and the mission of The Saints Academy.
- Plan and prepare lessons assignments instructional materials.
- Serve as a member of the Intermediate Team and collaborate with fellow teachers to help all students meet goals.
- Establish classroom environment and practices that encourage and constantly strengthen a strong positive Catholic culture throughout the school.
- Set ambitious measurable and realistic goals for students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests.
- Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment textbooks materials and facilities.
- The teacher develops curriculum maps and instructional plans guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks while also incorporating additional resources and approaches to meet student needs beyond the scope of the frameworks.
- Confer with parents and students regarding progress/challenges; arrange and participate in teacherparent or teacherstudent conferences whenever indicated for the welfare of the student
- Fulfill all recordkeeping and other administrative duties in a timely manner.
- Attend and actively participates in staff/faculty family meetings etc. and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals objectives and methods.
- Actively participate in professional development courses/classes offered to improve skill and knowledge.
- Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the principal (study resource group etc).