Our campus has an immediate opening for a part-time STEM Teacher. This position provides a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes resourcefulness, critical thinking, self awareness, and inclusion while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Fusion’s differentiated approach.
STEM Teacher
Fusion Academy is a comprehensive private middle school and high school, and a full-service tutoring facility. Some Fusion students exhibit special learning needs such as ADHD, LD, and emotional difficulties. Other students may be accelerated learners or need flexible scheduling. All Fusion classes and tutoring are conducted one-to-one. Fusion is a unique academic program offering services year-round on a rolling admissions basis.
Fusion is a unique place to work, teach, and learn. Fusionites are creative and embrace change. They are passionate in their relationships with students and co-workers. They communicate honestly and with compassion. Fusion teachers join our family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share their values. Fusion is growing rapidly, and offers considerable opportunity for career advancement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Provide a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, and possibly C++ programming, Java, and HTML at grade levels 6-12.
Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.
Maintain complete and accurate records.
Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent communication with parents.
Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.
Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.
In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
Solid subject matter knowledge in a majority of these areas: Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, and possibly C++ programming, Java, and HTML at grade levels 6-12.
Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.
The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.
Experience or degree in Coding
Engineering experience in fabrication and robotics
Experience or degree in Game Design
Competencies Desired:
Expertise in the relevant subject area.
Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.
Ability to mentor as a positive role model.
Understand and support each student’s profile.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.
Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.
Benefits:
Note that pay may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees which generally includes:
Medical, dental, and vision plans
An opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
Employee assistance program
Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law
Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
We offer a package for part time employees which generally includes:
Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
Employee assistance program
401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.
Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others’ well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.
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