Details
Posted: 24-Jan-23
Location: Ridgeland, Mississippi
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Science
St. Andrew's Episcopal School seeks an Upper School Science Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year to foster a dynamic and creative learning environment that engages students in the physics curriculum and concepts through student-centered, differentiated instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Prepare engaging, age appropriate lessons that reflect extensive knowledge of the curriculum and student development and abilities.
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Teach AP Physics C, astronomy, and engineering and robotics (or similar course offerings), and other related courses as assigned.
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Coordinate the logistical aspects of the Bower INSTAR Scholars program (independent science research.)
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Utilize a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
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Integrate meaningful and effective technology in the classroom.
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Participate in the continuing development of an inquiry-based science curriculum that prepares students to be critical, independent thinkers.
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Demonstrate strong classroom management.
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Meet deadlines for reporting grades.
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Monitor students’ progress, strengths, and weaknesses, and communicate these to parents/guardians and administrators.
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Prepare substantive parent-teacher conference reports and written documentation on student progress.
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Collaborate with colleagues across the upper school as well as the science department.
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Serve as an advisor to a group of upper school students.
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Attend and contribute in full, divisional, departmental, and team faculty meetings.
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Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences.
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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.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in physics, science education, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
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A minimum of three years teaching experience is preferred.
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Knowledge of and experience with project-based learning preferred.
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Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects the values of the school.
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Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and parents/guardians.
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High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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Professional written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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Proficiency in Google Suite required.