Middle School Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Arts Academy in the Woods is seeking a full-time Secondary Science Teacher.

The Arts Academy is a fine and performing arts public, charter high school serving students

from Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties. Our students complete the Michigan Merit

Curriculum while majoring in one or more art areas: dance, vocal music, acting,

instrumental music, digital art, creative writing, 2D art or 3D art. We are a small, close-knit

community, and we serve a diverse group of approximately 350 students and 25. Our

community prides itself on its eclectic population; 52% of our students are white, 31% are

African American, 54% are economically disadvantaged, 41% of our students are male.

Our staff is dedicated to supporting each student as an individual, with respect for their

identity, background, and individual needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Michigan Certification in Secondary Science or Integrated Science (DX, DI

preferred will consider DP, DC, DA) or 90-day letter confirming appropriate

certification.

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Experience working with high school students and families.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching Middle and/or High School Science

• Familiarity with best practice formative assessment strategies, arts integrated

education, and with the Common Core State Standards

• Ability to work with multiple ages

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach AAW's rigorous Science curriculum to middle school students at a variety of

experience and ability levels.

• Complete faculty responsibilities per the AAW Master Teacher Contract

• Manage the classroom with compassion and consistency.

• Collaborate with AAW teachers to advance the School’s mission, curriculum, and

cross-curricular goals.

• Communicate regularly with families.• Contribute to the AAW community through grade level and subject area teams.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, per the Arts Academy in the

Woods Master Agreement Certified Teacher Salary Scale

• BA Step1 - $43,000 – MA+30 Step 15 - $80,396

• Benefit package available, including premium free medical and dental; MPSERS

retirement; and low premium family vision per the Arts Academy in the Woods

Teacher Master Contract

• Position would be within the American Federation of Teachers, Michigan Alliance of

Charter Teachers and Staff, Arts Academy in the Woods Federation of Teachers,

AFT Michigan, AFL-CIO.

Job Type: Full-time

Please send resume, cover letter and references to:

Emily Francis, Interim Principal

[email protected]