STEM Resident Teacher (Grades 5-6)

The New Teacher Institute at Town School for Boys in San Francisco, California is seeking a full-time STEM Resident Teacher to join our collaborative, vibrant, and joyful faculty beginning mid-August 2022.

Our training program emphasizes daily teaching, curriculum planning, and professional development.  The NTI provides structured training for beginning teachers including lesson observations and feedback, meetings and workshops with the cohort, support from the Head Teacher, and total immersion in the school community. Resident Teachers are considered full-time faculty and an integral part of the teaching staff.

Through the program Resident Teachers will:

• Develop a culturally responsive and differentiated approach to teaching
• Plan, prepare, and present lessons and units of study
• Apply best practices for student engagement and employ student-centered and effective classroom management strategies
• Integrate meaningful use of technology in their practice
• Actively collaborate with teaching colleagues
• Effectively communicate with parents, including report writing and parent conferencing
• Engage in ongoing reflection and application of feedback to their practice

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Head Teacher to implement curriculum and manage the classroom 
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making
• Apply feedback to teaching practice
• Maintain established school procedures and a positive learning environment
• Collaborate with other grade level classroom teachers
• Perform other school related duties such as lunch and recess supervision
• Attend grade level, faculty, and professional growth meetings
• Report to the Director of Teacher Development and Strategic Initiatives

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science, physical science, or environmental science is required
• Experience working with children (informal or volunteer work is welcomed)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility, adaptability, initiative
• 1-2 year, full-time commitment

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How to apply:

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Please refer to these instructions to apply online.