25-26 SY Biology Teacher

About Us:

PURE Academy is a college-preparatory private boarding school, which provides a personalized learning environment. PURE aligns state standards with an interdisciplinary project-based curriculum. Teachers of PURE strive to provide students with personal meaning in their studies by making connections to real- world concepts in all disciplines. Academics, social-emotional learning, and athletics are interwoven in a collaborative approach to give each student the necessary tools to become a successful college student, and productive member of our community.

PURE Academy teachers implement curriculum and instruction that advances a trauma sensitive learning environment, through culturally relevant and holistic pedagogy, student connectedness, and authentic community partnerships.

All teachers report directly to the PURE Academy Principal, and work closely with the school CEO.

Salary Range: $30-$40 /hour
Anticipated Start Date: August 2025

MISSION-ALIGNMENT:

• Which students learn to navigate the cultures of the world.
• Collaborate with other teachers, athletic coaches, extracurricular activity providers, and other emotional development.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Able to move fluidly with the variability of a small school environment
• Exemplify a love of learning
• Demonstrate a commitment to community and servant leadership
• Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
• Exhibit a Growth Mindset – able to receive and implement feedback
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
• Flexible and able to work autonomously, as well as take direction as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate in a strong team environment to:
  • Establish and maintain an engaging high school learning environment conducive to student success
  • Communicate knowledge in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials
  • Examine student assessment data to guide and improve instruction

• Integrate literacy strategies into the instructional framework
• Differentiate instruction to reach all learners
• Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the Principal on an as requested basis
• Collaborate with coworkers on planning, professional development, standards-based curriculum, and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school parents, fellow teachers, and staff to facilitate future instruction
• Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed
• Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports
• Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school sponsored activities
• Participate in summer programming which may include direct service to incoming and returning
• PURE youth and curriculum work with colleagues
• Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom

OTHER DUTIES:

• Substitute teach
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Principal/CEO

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ degree in related field is required
• Master’s in related field and/or prior teaching experience are highly desired.
• Active endorsement in the grade/subject taught with valid Certificate (grades 7-12) is required
• Experience working with urban population is a plus

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Background check

*Interested Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to: Sieerashaw@pureyouth.org