Middle School Science Teacher (Leave Replacement)

The Village School of Naples is seeking a passionate and energetic Middle School Science Teacher for a leave replacement position during the upcoming school year. This temporary role will begin in August 2025 and conclude in late October 2025. 

The Village School values inquiry-based, student-centered learning aimed to empower and inspire students to create solutions to challenges faced in an ever-changing world.  Teachers at The Village School should have an energetic and hands-on approach to education. Collaboration, flexibility, and a passion for educating the whole student are key components of a successful teacher at The Village School. This position will contribute to each grade level’s ongoing discussions about interdisciplinary S.T.R.E.A.M. and project-based learning, creating opportunities for student research and experiential learning. Our teachers must have experience, knowledge and a deep understanding of the topics taught as well as a passion and a desire to actively engage students in authentic learning experiences. 

The Middle School Science teacher is responsible for coordinating and implementing dynamic lesson plans that engage students and tracking and assessing students and reporting progress.

• Plan and carry out dynamic lessons
• Plan for differentiation of curriculum to meet student needs
• Plan learning environment with a variety of learning styles in mind
• Model Christ Skills, emphasizing this conduct model in all areas at all times
• Sustain ongoing communication between parents and school
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for each student
• Maintain learning management system with up-to-date information
• Support the mission and vision of the school’s learning philosophy
• Supervise an assistant when appropriate
• Attend required faculty meetings
• Maintain and follow daily routines and schedules
• Hold parent-teacher conferences as needed, at least once a year
• Engage students through distance learning, in the event of an extended school closing, to provide course content, answering student inquiries, monitoring progress, updating records, and grading assignments and tests
• Other duties may be assigned by the Head of School or Division Head

Qualifications

• Must have a four-year degree in education and/or in the area to be taught; Master’s in education preferred
• Interest in coaching students and/or other extracurricular activities in after school programs
• Demonstrate strong support for the stated learning philosophy of The Village School - Workshops and extra study may be required to ensure a thorough understanding of the philosophy
• Understanding of 21st century classroom practices and interdisciplinary connections is required
• Spoken and written language skills must be strong and representative of an educated professional
• Technology skills must be strong and representative of an educated professional and are required to teach students in the classroom as well as to maintain records and communications
• Must be able to articulate their faith and support the school’s Christian environment
• Demonstrate strong distance learning skills through computer proficiency, teaching aptitudes, communication, reliability, and attention to details
• Physically, the position of teacher requires sitting, walking, standing, and ability to lift up to 10 lbs. without assistance