Details
Posted: 06-Feb-22
Location: BRAINTREE, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Science
Thayer Academy’s Upper School seeks a student-focused collaborator to teach in its Upper School Science Department. This full-time position includes instructing four classes, advising a small group of students, and participating in the life of the school with students through coaching and/or supervising student activities. This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position. Upper School teachers report to the Upper School Director.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of Science, primarily in the Life Sciences (e.g. Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Integrated Science). Note: Since 2017, Thayer’s Science Department has taught Integrated Science I and Integrated Science II as the required ninth and tenth grade science courses. Successful candidates for this position may be asked to teach one of these thematically-based courses, which cover topics through the physical, biological, and chemical lenses.
- Advise a group of 7-8 students.
- Contribute to the school community as an athletic coach (preferred) and/or leader of student activities.
- Apply inclusive classroom practices that value the humanity of all students
- Participate in professional growth opportunities
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a Science or related field
- 3-5 years teaching experience at the high school level
- Passion for working with adolescents
- Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
- High level of comfort and experience with technology in a educational setting
- Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, and colleagues