Upper School Science Teacher

Position Purpose: The Upper School Science Teacher teaches physics in our physics-first science curriculum as well as chemistry or biology.

Essential Functions

Teaches five sections as assigned by the Academic Dean and/or Department Chair

• Committed to reinforcing age and ability appropriate algebraic skills in addition to a robust lab-based curriculum.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, assignments and assessments
• Uses scheduled free periods in order to advise and assist students
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction

Serves as an advisor to 13-16 students, guiding students in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal development and acting as primary liaison to parents/guardians

• Reviews and incorporates the appropriate advisory curriculum as distributed by the grade level sponsor

Serves as either an athletic coach, a sponsor of a student club, or some other ancillary activity approved by the Head of Upper School

Collaborates with other faculty and staff as part of a community that emphasizes mutual support and shared programmatic creation and implementation

Coordinates and chaperones a service-learning opportunity each Spring

Effectively manages classroom

Reviews and abides by the Shorecrest Employee Handbook and the Upper School Faculty Handbook

Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in subject area required; a Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred

Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising and supporting students outside the classroom

A minimum of three years of teaching experience

• Bachelor’s degree in subject area required; a Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred
• Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising and supporting students outside the classroom
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience