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Position Summary: Interlochen Arts Academy seeks a Science Instructor able to teach high school courses in both Chemistry and Biology. The instructor will teach 5 sections of class total, including a mix of Chemistry and Biology. In addition to teaching, the instructor will be asked to serve as a co-advisor to a small group of students. There are no residential life (dorm) responsibilities with this position. Full-time, permanent teaching position starting Aug. 26, 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach a full-time load, including a mix of Chemistry and Biology courses
Serve as co-advisor to a small group of students who meet weekly for 30 minutes
Help students develop content knowledge, processes, and skills related to your courses
Offer creative hands-on laboratory experiences to supplement lecture and discussion
Help with preparation of laboratory materials (making solutions, etc.) and maintenance of chemical storage (shared responsibility with other Chemistry Instructor)
Develop and administer assessments and feedback for students and families to understand student growth
Visit other classrooms to observe fellow instructors
Hold daily office hours (during school hours)
Maintain a course page online through Canvas, take attendance daily in each class, keep electronic gradebook up to date, and prepare timely and thorough grade reports
Attend department, division, and full faculty meetings
Participate in all-school events at the beginning and end of the school year, as well as periodically throughout the semester
Seek the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Comply with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances
Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community
Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office and classroom environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact.

Required Skills and Experience:
Education: BS in Chemistry, Biology, or related field required; MA preferred

Experience: Experience teaching high school students preferred, 2-5 years of experience preferred

Equipment Familiarity: Familiarity with the following technology / software / programs preferred:
Google suite
Canvas or another Learning Management System
Software and hardware conducive to up-to-date teaching of Chemistry and Biology at the appropriate level for high school students
Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:
Must meet and maintain background screening requirements as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks
Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICA’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with highly creative students from a variety of educational backgrounds and at a variety of educational readiness levels
Openness to incorporating the arts as a mode of instruction and/or assessment
Strong interest in collaborating with colleagues
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions
Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories

For a complete job description and to apply, please go to interlochen.org/careers or go to https://interlochen.submit4jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=85509.viewjobdetail&CID=85509&JID=359970&BUID=3297#/jobDescription/359970/

Application Materials:
Cover Letter
Resume