Middle School Science Teacher Job at James Irwin Charter Schools, Colorado Springs, CO

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  • James Irwin Charter Schools
  • Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Middle School Science Teacher

James Irwin Charter Middle School is currently seeking a full-time Science teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will have a 10-period day with four Science classes, one study hall and one elective period. Candidates are not required to have an education degree, be licensed or have prior teaching experience.

  • Generous benefits package, part of which includes 100% of the medical and dental premium paid by the employer, $25,000 life insurance, and a laptop computer checked out to the teacher.
  • Days worked: 191
  • Robust teacher development and training program.

Candidates who are selected to interview may be asked to teach a sample lesson to students, faculty and administration.

The successful candidate should…

  • Be highly qualified and be able to teach both earth, life, and physical science;
  • Be familiar with and commit to using Direct Instruction (Siegfried Engelmann) methodologies;
  • Be willing to work with a team of science faculty who provide consistent teaching methods and assessments throughout all science classes at JICMS;
  • Integrate character into lessons as appropriate and always exhibit the highest character traits, especially in the company of students; and,
  • Be committed to always doing what is best for the students.

The successful candidate should also be prepared to…

  • Maintain detailed, accurate student records;
  • Monitor a study hall as assigned;
  • Perform other duties, as assigned (e.g., traffic duty, detention); and,
  • Volunteer from time to time to chaperone student activities (e.g. dances, games).

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities:

  • Support James Irwin Charter Schools’ mission, vision and values;
  • Support and follow all JICS policies and procedures;
  • Self-advocating, quick learner;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Excellent office administration skills, including written and oral communications skills;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, students and parents;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook);
  • Proficiency with Internet web browsing and research;
  • Excellent in time management;
  • Dress modestly and appropriately for a professional, academic environment;
  • Meet all deadlines;
  • Able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and in meeting deadlines; and,
  • Positive, solution-based attitude.

Minimum Work Experience and Education : JICMS follows the Colorado Department of Education requirements for Highly Qualified standards in hiring teachers of core subjects. Therefore, the successful candidate needs to show subject matter competency through at least one of the following:

  • Earning an endorsement in the assigned field;
  • Holding a degree in the assigned field;
  • Passing a Colorado content test in the assigned field (e.g. PRAXIS);
  • Earning 24 semester hours in the assigned field; or,
  • Earning National Board Certification in the assigned field.

 

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement,

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