High School Science Teacher
MARIAN CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is committed to providing a challenging and engaging college preparatory educational experience for all its students that nurtures faith, imparts knowledge, and inspires achievement. Marian Central Catholic High School serves a community that expects student success, and Marian Central Catholic High School is a leader in academic excellence with top ratings at the state and national levels for outstanding student achievement. The community we serve – McHenry County - covers approximately 600 square miles and include an estimated 308,000 residents, with an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
Qualifications
- Most importantly, the candidate is expected to adhere to all principles and tenets of the Catholic faith, to maintain a lifestyle that is in full accord with Church teachings, and to promote the best interests of his or her students and the Roman Catholic Church at all times.
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Education/science). Current Illinois Certification with appropriate endorsement(s).
- Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
- Strong communication skills (written and oral).
Job Summary
Under the direction of the building’s Curriculum Director, educator will plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students.
Staff member will effectively perform the following duties in a timely manner.
- Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.
- Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
- Manages classroom organization.
- Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
- Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
- Develops and administers science education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Develops and administers Science curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
- Develops STEM-based lesson plans, laboratory activities, and presentations that will engage and motivate students.
- Provides students with collaborative, problem-solving experiences that relate to and can be applied to real life; includes integration of ACT skills, where applicable.
- Exudes an enthusiastic, motivating attitude towards science that will inspire students to facilitate class discussion.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate science equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
