Instructor of Chemistry and Biology (Academy)
Instructor of Chemistry and Biology (Academy)
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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. This is a full-time, permanent teaching position starting August 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 the Interlochen Center for the Arts Website.
Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Benefits Package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Sick time and holiday pay
- Life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
- Defined contribution 401(a) plan, managed by TIAA
- Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply
- Early ticket purchase before general public sales begin
- Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift
- Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)
- Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)
- Employee Referral Program (cash payments)
- Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online *exceptions apply