From: Deb Hunt (dhunt@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Mon Mar 21 2005 - 13:21:20 PST
Message-Id: <6c31d6ab6e22401643d014166895e64b@exploratorium.edu> From: Deb Hunt <dhunt@exploratorium.edu> Subject: Fwd: biology teaching position opening Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:21:20 -0800
Marc is having trouble posting today and he forgot that he couldn't
post attachments to Pinhole when he sent this last week.
So here it is with the attachment text pasted in.
Please reply to Marc directly if you are interested.
Deb
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Resent-From: <dhunt@exploratorium.edu>
From: Marc Crown <dzaster@gmail.com>
Date: March 21, 2005 1:13:26 PM PST
To: Deb Hunt <dhunt@exploratorium.edu>
Subject: Re: biology teaching position opening
Oops I was afraid of that, heres the blurb and the announcement.
thanks for your help.
marc
My school is in need of a part time biology teacher for next year. It's
a great small charter school in SF, collegial faculty atmosphere, small
classes of wonderful kids, decent departmental budget, decrepit
facility. Job description is attached but If you have any questions
feel free to contact me at mcrown@gatewayhigh.org or check out our
website, www.gwhs.org
thanks
marc
Job Announcement: Biology Teacher at Gateway High School
A California Distinguished School
“measuring success one student at a time”
Gateway High School, a small public charter high school in San
Francisco, has an opening in the science department for the 2005-2006
school year. Gateway High School is committed to helping each student,
regardless of learning style or ability, learn the skills, habits, and
knowledge necessary for success in college and beyond.
Key Characteristics of Gateway High School:
• A small school where all students are known well and supported to
achieve at high levels
• A diverse student body that is taught and encouraged to be active
partners in their education
• A strong commitment to and respect for diversity and difference
• A supportive adult community characterized by continuous learning,
reflection and collaboration
• A faculty who believes that all students learn differently and who
vary their approaches to meet individuals’ needs;
• An innovative and challenging curriculum that engages students and
excites them about learning
Biology Teacher Responsibilities:
• Teach three sections of 11th grade Biology (this may be any
combination of Biology and/or Honors Biology) Note: this is a 0.6
teaching position based on a 1.0 scale
• Work collaboratively with science department members to strengthen
science curriculum and commitment to inquiry based, hands-on classroom
approaches to teaching science;
• Act as a faculty advisor to approximately 15 students;
Requirements:
• Current California single subject science credential in Biological
Sciences or related area (or information indicating your eligibility to
receive one);
• Undergraduate degree in Biology or related field preferred;
• Commitment to Gateway's mission is essential, including a desire to
work with a diverse student body;
• Desire to be part of building the larger school culture and community.
To apply, please e-mail, send or fax the following information: a cover
letter commenting on your understanding of and commitment to Gateway's
mission; your resume; 3 letters of recommendation; and proof of a CA
teaching credential or information indicating your eligibility to
receive one.
Contact information:
jobs@gwhs.org
(415) 242-2667 (fax)
1350 7th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
Gateway’s Mission:
Gateway High School is a model, college preparatory charter school
committed to academic excellence through personalized, student-centered
learning. Gateway combines a rigorous academic program with an approach
where the individual talents and strengths of its students are
identified and supported. Gateway seeks and supports students who have
ambition, who are committed to working hard, and who are eager to share
responsibility for their own learning. Working with teachers committed
to our mission, Gateway students will acquire the skills, habits, and
knowledge necessary for academic and personal success in college and in
adult life.
For more information about Gateway High School, please visit our
website at www.gwhs.org
________________________
Deborah Hunt
Senior Information Specialist
Exploratorium
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Voice: 415-353-0485
Fax: 415-561-0370
mailto:dhunt@exploratorium.edu
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