Seattle Voctech High School Hiring for AP Economics Teacher Job at Remote Full Time

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This part-time position is responsible for teaching AP Economics courses to students in Grades 9 -12.

About Seattle Voctech School

At Seattle VocTech School, we strive to help each student develop their unique abilities and interests. Our approach to teaching and learning is holistic. In addition to providing a standard core curriculum, we partner with students to help them follow their curiosities. By helping students integrate these interests into larger goals, we promote intellectual development that supports real-world goals. This two-pronged approach to learning cultivates each student as an individual with unique hopes and abilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Teachers will center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.
• Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Teachers will recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs. This will be demonstrated through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Teachers will foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
• Teachers will use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Teachers will design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Teachers will communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Teachers will exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Attend or participate in all required activities deemed necessary by the school, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Preferred:

• Experience in extensive teaching, studying, in a variety of subjects, preferred.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Ability to teach all levels of Advanced Placement classes.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction. Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.

School Hours

Classes are TBD

Code of Conduct

Seattle VocTech School is a community. We expect all members of our community to behave in a way that promotes a productive learning environment. We embrace diversity and encourage the expression of each person’s individual thoughts and ideas as long as they are respectful of others. Because we work together in a close-knit environment, we expect students to behave in ways that are not disruptive to the learning of their peers.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote