Instructors needed in Brookline MA
Dec 12, 2011 - 01:00 PM
Please review and respond ASAP if you are interested. Meridian Academy is seeking 1 full time Science and 2 part-time Chemistry and Biology instructors.
They are particularly interested in instructors with interest and ability in integrated curriculum. Contact Joshua Abrams, head of school, 617-277-1118, jabrams@meridianacademy.org
Job Announcement
Science Teacher
Full-time Biology, Chemistry, Interdisciplinary
Grades: 7 – 12
Job beginning: January 2012
Job Description:
Meridian Academy is seeking candidates with strength teaching both Biology and Chemistry.
Meridian Academy is an urban, independent, secondary school in Brookline, MA. Classes have 16
or fewer students. The school will enroll 45 students next year as it grows to its final size of
approximately 90 students.
Meridian’s curriculum is interdisciplinary and project-based. Mathematics, science, and
engineering are taught in core, integrated courses. Mathematical and scientific ideas are
developed in ways that support connected learning. Student problem-posing is the starting point
for problem-solving and long-term original research and learning. Classes are lengthy to support
in-depth investigations.
Meridian is seeking a full-time science teacher to teach and co-teach integrated Mathematics,
Science, and Technology classes. This upcoming semester’s main topics are chemistry and field
research with the MIT Sea perch program (http://seaperch.mit.edu/). Candidates should have
experience bringing a broad, intellectual perspective to their work and be excited about the
opportunity to work with other MST teachers to continue to develop our curriculum. To see a
sample of our current course offerings, please visit
http://meridianacademy.org/learning_at_meridian/mst.htm.
Responsibilities/opportunities include:
• Co-teaching three classes. Creating activities that help students develop academic skills,
make connections between ideas, master essential knowledge, and grow in their curiosity
and creativity.
• Modeling for students what original research is like. Mentoring students one-on-one with
their research projects.
• Advising students and communicating with their families.
• Developing and implementing methods of assessment that accurately reflect each
student's progress with skills, content, and habits of mind.
Qualifications:
• Two or more years teaching science at the secondary level preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline. A master's degree is preferred.
• A flexible and energetic personality that can work productively in a changing and growing
school environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills when working with diverse students and families. Ability to
participate in shared decision-making that invites everyone to contribute to the
improvement of the school.
• Experience and/or interest in working with both middle and high school age students.
How to Apply:
• Consult our website to learn more about the school and to gain a fuller picture of the goals
and philosophy of Meridian Academy.
• Send a résumé and cover letter describing your teaching philosophy with a discussion
of some of your work with students by email to Joshua Abrams at
jabrams@meridianacademy.org.
Joshua Abrams
Head of School
Meridian Academy
Curiosity • Creativity • Community
1187 Beacon Street
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
http://www.meridianacademy.org
Meridian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender,
sexual orientation, or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, hiring, and
other school-administered programs.
Job Announcement
Science Teacher
Full-time Biology, Chemistry, Interdisciplinary
Grades: 7 – 12
Job beginning: January 2012 Job Description: Meridian Academy is seeking candidates with strength teaching both Biology and Chemistry. Meridian Academy is an urban, independent, secondary school in Brookline, MA. Classes have 16 or fewer students. The school will enroll 45 students next year as it grows to its final size of approximately 90 students. Meridian’s curriculum is interdisciplinary and project-based. Mathematics, science, and engineering are taught in core, integrated courses. Mathematical and scientific ideas are developed in ways that support connected learning. Student problem-posing is the starting point for problem-solving and long-term original research and learning. Classes are lengthy to support in-depth investigations. Meridian is seeking a full-time science teacher to teach and co-teach integrated Mathematics, Science, and Technology classes. This upcoming semester’s main topics are chemistry and field research with the MIT Sea perch program (http://seaperch.mit.edu/). Candidates should have experience bringing a broad, intellectual perspective to their work and be excited about the opportunity to work with other MST teachers to continue to develop our curriculum. To see a sample of our current course offerings, please visit http://meridianacademy.org/learning_at_meridian/mst.htm. Responsibilities/opportunities include: • Co-teaching three classes. Creating activities that help students develop academic skills, make connections between ideas, master essential knowledge, and grow in their curiosity and creativity. • Modeling for students what original research is like. Mentoring students one-on-one with their research projects. • Advising students and communicating with their families. • Developing and implementing methods of assessment that accurately reflect each student's progress with skills, content, and habits of mind. Qualifications: • Two or more years teaching science at the secondary level preferred. • A bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline. A master's degree is preferred. • A flexible and energetic personality that can work productively in a changing and growing school environment. • Strong interpersonal skills when working with diverse students and families. Ability to participate in shared decision-making that invites everyone to contribute to the improvement of the school. • Experience and/or interest in working with both middle and high school age students. How to Apply: • Consult our website to learn more about the school and to gain a fuller picture of the goals and philosophy of Meridian Academy. • Send a résumé and cover letter describing your teaching philosophy with a discussion of some of your work with students by email to Joshua Abrams at jabrams@meridianacademy.org. Joshua Abrams Head of School Meridian Academy Curiosity • Creativity • Community 1187 Beacon Street Brookline, Massachusetts 02446 http://www.meridianacademy.org Meridian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, hiring, and other school-administered programs. Job Announcement Science Teacher: Chemistry, Part-time Grades: 8 – 10 Job beginning: January 2012 Job Description: Meridian Academy is seeking an outstanding teaching candidate for the second half of the 2011- 12 academic year to teach chemistry using, among other resources, the Chemistry in Community curriculum. The successful candidate will be a dynamic presence with a genuine and infectious passion for research and discovery. For candidates with additional strengths teaching other areas of science and/or mathematics, this position has the potential to become a full-time position starting in the fall of 2012. Meridian Academy is an urban, independent, secondary school in Brookline, MA. Classes have 16 or fewer students. The school will enroll 45 students next year as it grows to its final size of approximately 90 students. Meridian’s curriculum is interdisciplinary and project-based. Mathematics, science, and engineering are taught in core, integrated courses. Mathematical and scientific ideas are developed in ways that support connected learning. Student problem-posing is the starting point for problem-solving and long-term original research and learning. Classes are lengthy to support in-depth investigations. Candidates should have experience bringing a broad, intellectual perspective to their work and be excited about the opportunity to work with other MST teachers to continue to develop our curriculum. To see a sample of our current course offerings, please visit http://meridianacademy.org/learning_at_meridian/mst.htm. Responsibilities/opportunities include: • Co-teaching one or two classes. Creating activities that help students develop academic skills, make connections between ideas, master essential knowledge, and grow in their curiosity and creativity. • Modeling for students what original research is like. Mentoring students one-on-one with their research projects. • Developing and implementing methods of assessment that accurately reflect each student's progress with skills, content, and habits of mind. Qualifications: • Two or more years teaching science at the secondary level preferred. • A bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry. A master's degree is preferred. • A flexible and energetic personality that can work productively in a changing and growing school environment. • Strong interpersonal skills when working with diverse students and families. Ability to participate in shared decision-making that invites everyone to contribute to the improvement of the school. How to Apply: • Consult our website to learn more about the school and to gain a fuller picture of the goals and philosophy of Meridian Academy. • Send a résumé and cover letter describing your teaching philosophy with a discussion of some of your work with students by email to Joshua Abrams at jabrams@meridianacademy.org. Joshua Abrams Head of School Meridian Academy Curiosity • Creativity • Community 1187 Beacon Street Brookline, Massachusetts 02446 http://www.meridianacademy.org Meridian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, hiring, and other school-administered programs.
