The Academy of the Holy Cross seeks a full-time Physics Teacher to join our Science Department for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity about the physical world and help students see physics to understand motion, forces, energy, systems, design and problem-solving.
This educator will primarily teach 9th grade conceptual Physics, designing, engaging, project-based learning experiences that invite students to explore phenomena, build and test ideas, analyze evidence, and connect physics concepts to everyday life.
The ideal candidate will create a classroom where students develop confidence as scientific thinkers and problem-solvers.
As the program grows, future opportunities may include teaching advanced physics coursework, including electives, Advanced or AP Physics.
The Science Department at the Academy of the Holy Cross fosters scientific literacy, curiosity, and critical thinking through hands-on, student-centered learning.
We seek a passionate educator who is eager to collaborate with colleagues, strengthen curricular coherence, and contribute to interdisciplinary STEM initiatives.
Additional opportunities exist to support engineering, a maker space, robotics, and other innovation-focused programs across the school.
MISSION AND CORE VALUES
The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic College preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity.
The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.