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Long-term Substitute Teacher: Science
Start Date: 08/12/2024

Description

POSITION TITLE: Long-term substitute Teacher: Science
CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
SUPERVISOR: Science Department Chair

Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential. Start and End dates: August 12, 2024 to approximately November 11, 2024

Requirements

Qualified applicants should possess a BS in Science. An ideal candidate will have teaching experience in Environmental Science and the operation of labs. Experience using Canvas LMS is a plus. Teaching licensure is not required.

It is the responsibility of the Science teacher to:

teach three courses per day
assess and provide feedback on student work
maintain an accurate and up-to-date gradebook
set up and coordinate basic lab experiments
provide a stimulating learning environment for each student
exhibit enthusiasm for the topics being taught
collaborate as a team player with teaching colleagues and administrators
communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders
be an engaged member of the Lyndon Institute community, showing support and involvement in student activities
model behavior that reflects Lyndon Institute’s mission statement

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OUR SCHOOL

Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is dedicated to providing a unique educational experience for our students that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship. We are an independent and comprehensive high school for grades 9 – 12, offering a 150-course curriculum specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts, and technical and career programs.

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ADMISSIONS

Whether a student is getting hands-on experience in the classroom, in the workshop, on the playing fields, or in extracurricular activities, we believe that students learn "by doing" and we strive to offer multiple opportunities for our students to create, discover, make, build, and explore.

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ACADEMICS

The teachers and administrators of Lyndon Institute believe that learning is a process which continues throughout life, and that formal education should provide a sound basis for later development. We recognize that student interest and motivation are vital to educational success and therefore, school should be both a challenging and enjoyable experience for all concerned.

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ARTS

Lyndon Institute is one of the few high schools in Vermont that offers a complete range of Fine and Performing Arts courses. These include full course loads in each discipline: fine and graphic arts, theater, instrumental and vocal music, and dance. Students can choose from a range of classes in each of the disciplines ranging from introduction to art, photography, AP level art classes, and painting; acting, introduction and techniques in dance, jazz and lyrical ballet, dance history and improvisation/composition to dance company, plus concert and jazz band to chorus and select chorus.

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ATHLETICS

While academics are our primary concern, Lyndon Institute recognizes that athletics provide additional opportunities and challenges for personal growth and development. Through competition, students learn the value of discipline and respect for rules.

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CAMPUS LIFE

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We welcome an average of 450 students from 20 countries, several U.S. states, and over 24 area towns and villages. We are grateful for the amazing diversity this combination of students creates and our community is grateful too. Many of our international students are befriended by area families and this offers a unique opportunity for our international students to experience life in America.

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SUPPORT LI

By making a gift to LI, you are making a tremendous difference to lives of our students. It is through the generosity of donors we are able to offer special programs, fund international travel for needy students, provide new uniforms for our athletics programs, or fund advanced studies for our faculty and so much more!

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ALUMNI

Creating an engaged, supportive alumni network is crucial to an Lyndon Institute's success. Keeping in close contact with, and continuing to recognize alumni for your excellence is one of the many ways we strive to cultivate a community that cares about and is connected to LI.

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