Maker/Middle School Science (full-time)

The Academy School • Berkeley

This is a full time position. The Maker/Science teacher will lead our maker class once a week for grades K - 8 and teach Science 4 Days a week to 6 - 8 (21 classes a week, although half the classes are 30-mins so lots of time to prep)

The Academy At A Glance

The Academy is a unique independent school in Berkeley, California with an advanced academic curriculum. The Academy’s mission is to develop thoughtful, ambitious, and deep learners. Motto: Uncommon Excellence of Thought and Character in a Vibrant School Community - Year founded: 1969 - Grades served: K-8 - Educational philosophy: Rigorous academics supported by small class sizes and expert teachers who utilize the Socratic method in their classrooms - Total number of students per class in Lower School: Twelve Upper School: Fifteen Percentage of faculty holding advanced degrees in their field: 85% Learn more about our unique school at theacademyschool.org. Who You Are You are someone who: is passionate about teaching elementary-aged students is committed to diversity and equity in your curricula and pedagogy has experience working with high-achieving students and encouraging them to stretch themselves communicates and enforces high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance spreads an infectious enthusiasm for subject matter and intellectual inquiry creates a classroom environment of respect that encourages students to take risks and strive to reach goals helps students develop self-direction and intrinsic motivation in the quest for learning, even while making mistakes excels in communicating and working collaboratively with other faculty communicates effectively with parents in formal and informal conferences, written reports, and newsletters.

To apply for the position, please send a cover letter and resume to Ceecee Penney, Head of School cpenney@theacademyschool.org.