Upper School STEM LAB INSTRUCTOR (Part-time)

The Chapin School an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City seeks a student-centered collaborative and innovative educator to serve as a part-time Upper School STEM Lab Instructor.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapins DEIB commitment found on the Schools website.

Job Overview

The Upper School STEM Lab Instructor is a part-time role reporting daily from 7:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. working with students who visit the STEM Lab for instructional support and review. This individual reports to the Head of Upper School and works closely with the Upper School Mathematics and Science Departments. The position begins Thursday September 4 and ends Friday June 5.

Chapins next Upper School STEM Lab Instructor will be:

An educator who demonstrates a commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development who

• Believes in and has experience teaching or tutoring an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.

• Has the pedagogical content knowledge to teach the entire US Mathematics curricular progression from Eighth Grade Integrated Math I to Calculus II and Statistics as well as Science content including Biology Chemistry and Physics.

A student-centered educator who values each students voice experience and history who

• Understands and appreciates the Upper School learner within the context of adolescent development.

• Demonstrates effective pedagogy particularly in response to the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds learning styles and interests.

An educator who actively cultivates a learning space and community of belonging by

• Developing alongside students a safe and productive learning environment building trust with students through clear communication and expectations.

• Cultivating an inclusive learning space that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue.

A partner to students their parents and colleagues in teaching and learning who

• Employs research-based strategies to reach all students through differentiated approaches mindful of students receptive and expressive learning preferences.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors program and have completed at least 60 credits toward a Mathematics Science or related field of study

• At least 2-3 years teaching or tutoring experience teaching math and/or science in grades 8 - 12

• Experience teaching or tutoring inquiry-based mathematics and/or science

Preferred

• Masters degree in mathematics science and/or education

• Experience with differentiated pedagogies and instruction

How To Apply: Submit your cover letter and rsum. The committee will begin review of applications on August 6.

Compensation: This role is paid hourly at an hourly rate range of $31.25 - $38.50 per hour.

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