Upper School Science Teacher

Objective: To foster a dynamic and creative learning environment that engages students in physics and chemistry curriculum through student-centered, differentiated instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Teach introductory courses in physics and chemistry as well as potential elective courses related to the fields of astronomy to utilize the school’s on campus observatory.
•    Utilize a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
•    Prepare engaging, age appropriate lessons that reflect extensive knowledge of the curriculum and student development and abilities.
•    Integrate meaningful and effective technology in the classroom.
•    Participate in the continuing development of an inquiry-based science curriculum that prepares students to be critical, independent thinkers.
•    Demonstrate strong classroom management.
•    Meet deadlines for reporting grades.
•    Monitor students’ progress, strengths, and weaknesses, and communicate these to parents/guardians and administrators.
•    Prepare substantive parent-teacher conference reports and written documentation on student progress.
•    Collaborate with colleagues across the upper school as well as the science department.
•    Serve as an advisor to a group of upper school students.
•    Attend and contribute in full, divisional, departmental, and team faculty meetings.
•    Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences.
•    Stay abreast of the latest advances in science education.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional school environment.

Position Type:
This is a full-time position with teaching responsibilities from August – May. As with any independent school, faculty should be ready to chaperone class trips, perform typical day-to-day duties such as lunch and proctoring duties, and engage fully in all school events that develop the student.

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, science education, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with project-based learning preferred.
• Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects the values of the school.
• Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and parents/guardians.
• High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Professional written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite required.