High School Science Teacher

Position:     HS Life Science Teacher

Reports to:     Upper School Principal

Position Status:   Full-TIme

Position Class:    Exempt

Contract Days:    184 days

Schedule:             M-F

Salary/Pay:           Staff Compensation & Retention Policy

Benefits:     Medical, Dental, Vision, PERA

Vision Statement:
SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.

Mission Statement:
SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued and known by the content of their character.

Overview:    The HS Life teacher at SkyView will be responsible for educating students with a wide-range of abilities and interests. Life science courses may include Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology, and Anatomy. Successful candidates will be passionate about and engage in long-term mentoring of student-driven research and project-based learning, using inquiry-based learning. 

Desired Qualifications and Attributes:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree that supports teaching students at all levels of Life Science including content areas of Biology and Anatomy. 
• Meet Highly Qualified/In-field criteria for the state of Colorado;
• Proficient in technology--especially Google platform.

• Commitment to providing high expectations and high levels of support for all students.
• Deep passion for learning and the subject matter being taught.
• Belief that the way to promote student achievement is through building meaningful relationships.

• Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Possess the ability to collaborate with teachers/staff/team to meet the needs of students.
• Willingness to ask questions, and consult with team members on a regular basis. 
• Willingness to grow with the position and needs of the school.

• Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills.
• Dedicated to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community.

• Successful candidates will be enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model which empowers staff and families, and values world language, character education, and service to the community.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of the SVA vision & mission, helping set the tone and culture.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and discipline.

• Communicate proactively with students, staff, and parents.

• Engage students in meaningful Socratic dialogue.

• Differentiate instruction to address various learning styles.

• Attend Capturing Kids Hearts, a 3-day training, during the summer, if hired.

• Develop curriculum with assistance from the High School Principal and/or High School faculty.

• Understand that student learning is the measure of successful teaching.
• Embrace feedback from administration in a continuous improvement modality.
• Build appropriate professional relationships with students.
• Collaborate with other SVA staff in all aspects of the school.
• Supervise lunch, detention, or after-school duties as needed in cooperation with other HS faculty.
• Be involved in the life of the school – Clubs, Sports, Community Service, and/or Character Educ.
• Other duties as assigned by the High School Administration.

Please submit cover letters and resumes to: employment@svak12.org
Mail documents to: 6161 Business Center Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO  80130
To learn more visit the website: www.skyviewacademy.org

SkyView prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.