Menlo Park Academy is a small, trauma-informed alternative high school focused on providing credit recovery opportunities for students in grades 11-12. Teachers are encouraged to be flexible in their instruction and cultivate a classroom environment that inspires learning, creativity, and personal growth. The Science Teacher is responsible for instructing students in all MN secondary math standards – including intermediate algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, and potentially personal finance – and providing a well-rounded and comprehensive instructional program. As part of the teaching team, you will help students develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to become life-long learners and work collaboratively with parents and other staff members to support their educational success.
This is a benefits-eligible, salaried, full-time, exempt position working 40 hours per week, 10 months of the year (mid-August through June). Hours are based on program needs but are typically Monday through Friday, between 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide differentiated instructional content through lectures, labs, and interactive activities to ensure student mastery of content.
- Implement classroom activities that foster problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Develop engaging and informative lessons based on district and school goals and objectives that align with curriculum standards and cater to diverse learning styles.
- Evaluate student performance and present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
- Promote a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly, and academically challenging.
- Create and grade tests, quizzes, and assignments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
- Stay updated with the latest educational trends, mathematics news, and teaching methods through continuous learning and professional development.
- Provide academic support, tutoring, and guidance to help students succeed and address any learning challenges.
- Work with colleagues, parents, and administrators to support student learning and participate in agency-wide initiatives.
- Utilize computer and multimedia technology in instruction and administration as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records, including but not limited to attendance, grades, assessments, and lesson plans.
- All agency employees must have the basic competency to work effectively in a mission-driven agency, such as mission orientation, communication, collaboration, adaptability, problem-solving, cultural competence, technological proficiency, ethical conduct whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
