Middle School Science Teacher

Valley Life Charter School Job Description

Science Teacher / Middle school Full time

Mission

The Mission of Valley Life Charter School is to provide a rigorous educational program emphasizing academics leadership and visual and performing arts. VLCS will provide authentic opportunities for students to apply the academics leadership principles and life skills taught for making good decisions. Students will encounter researchbased academics along with leadership opportunities in the classroom in the school and in the community.

Leadership and character building are vital to the instructional philosophy at VLCS. In order to create an environment in which students feel respected and are willing to take risks VLCS instructional philosophy is to create a school in which students are wellmannered leaders with exceptional listening skills and the ability to follow rules. Character development and leadership building strategies will enhance the learning environment by allowing both the student and teacher to focus on the curriculum. This approach will be used to create a positive atmosphere and allow students to focus on educational goals and to develop the skills and selfconfidence to succeed as leaders in the 21st Century.

Vision

Valley Life Charter School was created with a vision to develop community leaders one student at a time by building and developing character in youth; which supports the core values of trustworthiness respect responsibility fairness caring and citizenship. These core values will be interwoven throughout the curriculum at Valley Life Charter School. We believe that every student has strengths and we will identify and build on the strengths of our students to better reach their potential. VLCS takes seriously its commitment to educate the whole person and will include social skills and character development with its program of academics leadership and visual and performing arts training. We further believe that students learn best when they are placed in a loving and nurturing environment. Students excel when they are able to actively participate in their education through situations that allow for hands on activities.

Teachers at Valley Life Charter School must have an ability to facilitate and articulate a shared vision of academic excellence for the school community. They must also be able to create and maintain the support structures necessary to achieve the vision. Teachers must be culturally competent educators meaning that they must be knowledgeable and sensitive to other cultures and promote social responsibility. They must be a Highly Qualified Teacher as described in No Child Left Behind legislation and possess the proper credential. All Highly Qualified Teachers will receive ongoing quarterly professional development to accomplish the goals of the program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Incorporate fun handson activities such as science experiments engineering design challenges and interactive simulations.
• Organize projectbased learning experiences including science fairs STEM days and environmental projects.
• Utilize tools such as virtual labs models and field investigations to connect science content to realworld applications.
• Promote scientific inquiry by encouraging students to develop hypotheses conduct investigations and present their findings.
• Create a safe supportive and positive learning environment that encourages student participation and exploration.
• Responsible for a classroom setting
• Setting standards for student achievement
• Leading directing and supporting the schools instructional program
• Providing instructional leadership in advancing proven learning practices.
• Monitoring student academic achievement
• Supporting the development of a network of student support systems
• Being involved in the professional development plan
• Overseeing assessment and evaluation of students
• Establishing and maintaining a team philosophy
• Monitoring safety and security of students
• Assisting in development of organizational strategic plan
• Being involved in committees and task forces to support the schools mission
• Extracurricular activities such as VAPA sports clubs etc.
• Differentiate instruction to support the needs of all learners and adhere to all special education plans (IEPs 504s and behavior plans) in collaboration with the support team.

Qualifications

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate permit or other document equivalent to that which a teacher in other public schools would be required to hold Single Subject Science or eligible for an intern credential
• Bachelors Degree in Science Education or related field
• NCLB highly qualified for elementary middle and high school students
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the school
• Comprehensive knowledge of learning theories and curriculum development
• Demonstrated record of serving students and families in a culturally diverse learning environment
• Proficient with technology and computers
• An interest and expertise in curriculum and instruction
• Entrepreneurial thinking and strategic vision
• Ability to communicate clearly too multiple diverse constituencies
• Good judgment and compassion
• Belief that all students can learn at the speed of personal potential

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• First aid and CPR certified by first day of employment
• Valid TB Clearance by first day of employment
• Clear Criminal Background/Fingerprint Clearance
• Maintain acceptable standards of physical health energy and emotional adjustment to the job environment.
• Computer skills proficiency in Word Excel and others as necessary

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Commitment to work in an innovative entrepreneurial and mission driven school environment
• Maintain professional appearance grooming and maturity which establish a desirable example for students.
• Tolerate high levels of stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to listen and be responsive to colleagues

funders administration Board of Directors and parents etc

• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently and

exercising excellent judgment in making decisions.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills; accuracy discretion and ability to work

independently as part of a team; flexibility; and willingness to learn are essential.

• Apply common sense understanding of detailed multistep instructions in a combination of written oral and diagrammatic form.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 182
• Regular requirement to stand sit walk talk hear see read speak reach stretch with hands and arms stoop kneel and crouch
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly children
• Occasional evening and or weekend work
• Occasional travel
• Willingness to be trained as needed

JOB TYPE:

Full Time 7:45 AM until 4:15 PM During school Days Some evenings required.

HIRING PROCESS:

Applications are taken on TalentEd

Please submit the following:

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of introduction
• EPI Skills
• Copy of transcripts
• Credentials
• 3 Letters of reference

DISCLOSURE OF EGREGIOUS MISCONDUCT:

As of January 1 2025 in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by

California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district county office of education charter school and/or state special school with which they have previously been employed regardless of the length of service. AB2534 mandates the disclosure of egregious misconduct by former certificated employees. It establishes the requirements for reporting investigating and disclosing misconduct to prevent the concealment of serious violations.

Valley Life Charter School is an equalopportunity employer. It is the policy of VLCS to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race creed color religion national origin ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation age physical or mental disability marital status citizenship status medical condition or any other legally protected status.