Position Overview:
Sugar Creek Charter Schools mission is to eradicate generational poverty by providing a rigorous college and career preparatory education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade focusing on academic preparation college and career readiness and life skills for success. We are seeking a missionaligned passionate and dedicated 7th Grade Science & ProjectBased Learning Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will foster curiosity scientific inquiry and critical thinking through handson projectbased learning experiences that connect science to realworld applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Classroom Management:
- Develop and implement engaging standardsaligned science lessons that integrate projectbased learning (PBL).
- Facilitate handson experiments lab activities and inquirybased investigations to deepen students understanding of scientific concepts.
- Guide students through collaborative projects that encourage problemsolving creativity and realworld application of STEM principles.
- Utilize datadriven instruction to assess student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Foster a structured engaging and inquirydriven classroom environment that encourages exploration and critical thinking.
Student Support & Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with students while maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations.
- Encourage scientific literacy curiosity and a growth mindset through interactive discussions and exploration.
- Incorporate technology engineering challenges and environmental awareness into lessons to make science relevant and meaningful.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress projects and classroom activities.
- Ensure student safety through consistent supervision and by following and implementing the schoolwide behavior plan.
Collaboration & Professional Growth:
- Actively seek and apply feedback to improve instructional practices and student learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with gradelevel team to align science instruction with interdisciplinary projects.
- Participate in planning and coaching sessions with curriculum leaders and instructional coaches.
- Engage in ongoing professional development focused on inquirybased instruction STEM education and projectbased learning.
- Contribute to the school community through team meetings committees and school events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Science Education or a related field (required).
- Valid teaching license or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina (preferred).
- Experience teaching middle school science and/or projectbased learning (preferred but not required).
- Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to high expectations for all students.
- Passion for STEM education handson learning and studentcentered instruction.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and education level.
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan options.
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Supportive teamoriented work environment.
Join our team and inspire the next generation of scientists innovators and problemsolvers through dynamic projectbased learning!