Biology Teacher (SY26-27, High School)

Job description

The Role: What You’ll Do As the 9th grade Biology Teacher at Veritas Prep High School you’ll provide engaging and rigorous instruction in science and specifically biology that will prepare students for college-level work. You’ll teach biology through meaningful phenomena, case studies and projects that are relevant to students’ lives and build Scientific Practices as defined by NGSS. You’ll work with a team to create a community where students of all identities feel safe, seen, and included, centering students in the classroom and fostering student-led discourse, critical thinking, and leadership skills. You’ll collaborate with content and grade level colleagues and our higher education partners for coherence and alignment in our work and efficiency in preparing students for the next level. You’ll also: - Teach all 9th grade Biology classes, aligning with English around cross-cutting literacy skills. You’ll provide targeted supports to students where appropriate - Teach a 9th grade Seminar course focused on college, career and life readiness, using the Naviance platform and a curriculum aligned with our college partners. - Utilize and continually strengthen your deep content knowle...