Math and Chemistry Teacher for Grade 5-10

Employer Willamette Valley Academy
Location Portland, Oregon
Type Full-time and Part-time
Compensation $45 - $75

Job Description

Willamette Valley Academy is seeking a full-time or part-time experienced teacher to join our school. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and inspiring students to learn and develop their intellectual and emotional capacities.

This position is for teaching the following advanced science courses for gifted learners grades 5 through 10:
• Advanced Math, may up to Calculus
• Advanced Chemistry

A part-time teacher in this role will provide instruction from 9:00AM to 12:30PM with the potential for more available hours. Teachers working full-time are typically scheduled from 8:30 to 4:30

Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver in-school instruction in Math and Chemistry
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow teachers
• Teach various instructional methods
• Prepare and/or administer assessments to evaluate student performance
• Observe and record students’ progress and provide parents with information about their children’s development and behavior
• Attend teacher training sessions and workshops when needed

Skills
• Proven experience as a teacher
• Ability to teach in a creative manner and inspire students with their own passion for learning
• Willingness to adhere to all school’s policies and procedures
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as a mediator between students and their parents

About Willamette Valley Academy

Willamette Valley Academy is an independent private school for K-12 dedicated to providing students with the most rigorous, challenging, and engaging middle-years experience. Our highly gifted and highly motivated students are recognized each year at the national level for their outstanding achievements in STEM and writing.

https://www.willamettevalleyacademy.org/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Language:
• English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
• Beaverton, OR 97006 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Beaverton, OR 97006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person