LEARN NC seeks elementary and middle-school science instructors

LEARN NC is seeking educators to teach science professional development courses in the spring of 2010. We need one elementary teacher and one middle-school science instructor to teach Elementary Science Learning and Middle Grades Science Learning, respectively.

About the courses

Both Elementary Science Learning and Middle Grades Science Learning focus on the scientific process and how it applies to teaching in the classroom. These courses will provide a framework for understanding the nature of science and scientific inquiry, as well as help teachers engage students in authentic scientific inquiry.

Benefits

Selected teachers will receive free tuition for LEARN NC’s  Carolina Online Teacher Program, a certification track for online teachers. Training will begin October 19 to have instructors ready to teach beginning in March. Teachers will also receive a stipend of $200.

How to apply

Please send a resume and a writing sample to Ross White. Applications must be received by October 7.

About LEARN NC professional development

To date, more than 5,000 teachers have earned renewal credits and improved their practice through LEARN NC online professional development courses. In addition, we’ve trained nearly 700 teachers as online instructors, one of the fastest growing areas in schools today.