Job Vacancy at Pioneers Baccalaureate School

JOB   VACANCY   ANNOUNCEMENT

for a full time science teacher.

Pioneers Baccalaureate School (www.pioneers.ps) in Nablus-Palestine, and belongs to the Future Pioneers charitable non-profit Society, is seeking a full-time science teacher in middle school (grades 5-8).

About the Position and School:

Pioneers Baccalaureate School is seeking science teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. We are looking for teachers to take on positions in grades 5-8.

Topics for grades:

5^th Grade—General Science

6^th Grade---Earth & Space Science

7^th Grade---Life Science

8^th Grade---Physical Science

We are looking for teachers who are passionate about science and exploration. A successful science teacher is someone with a strong understanding of the content who encourages students to ask questions, investigate, and experiment.  Our teachers devote a lot of time to making lessons and materials that guide students through information, while also asking students to think critically about the practical applications of science in our daily lives.

Performance Standards:

The Middle School Science Department is aligned to the performance expectations of the Next Generation Science Standards and prepares to take the SAT II in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics in high school.

*All science materials and lessons are conducted in the English language.

Required Qualifications:

-Degree in a science subject area (biology, chemistry, physics, geology, etc.)

-Excellent English

-Outgoing personality

-Proficient in Microsoft Work, PowerPoint, and Excel

-Demonstrates patience and flexibility under stress

-Excellent problem-solving skills

-Self-starter

Preferred (but not required) Qualifications:

-Prior teaching experience (formally or informally)

-Prior training in teaching/education practices

-Familiar with the SAT II subject tests or Next Generation Science Standards

-Familiar with object-based learning

-Fire safety or first-aid/CPR training

Your application must include a resume and cover letter. Your resume should include the contact information of 3-4 references. Your cover letter should answer the following questions--

               -Why do you want to work at Pioneers?

               -What skills or qualities do you possess that make you an ideal candidate for this position?

               -What science topics are you most passionate about?

               -Why is learning science in school important?

Applications that are missing any of the required information will be marked as incomplete and will NOT be considered.

All documents should be submitted in English.

Application Follow-up:

If you are among the most qualified applicants, you will be contacted within 1-3 weeks.

Applicants will be asked to do an interview with the Head of Science and the Middle School Coordinator.

After the first round of interviews, applicants will be asked to observe classes and give a sample lesson to students.

Following the sample lesson, if an applicant is offered a teaching position, they will be given training before taking a class.

Those who find themselves competent and able to fill this job vacancy, please submit your CV by e-mail to : jobs@pioneers.edu.ps