Marlborough School

Long-Term Substitute - Physics Instructor

Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The long-term sub will assume full classroom responsibilities for four sections of Upper School Physics courses (Grades 10-12), including both Honors Physics and Advanced Placement (AP) Physics classes. This assignment spans the first semester of the 2026-2027 School Year, August 2026 – October 2026, requiring the maintenance of instructional continuity, effective classroom management, and the diligent and comprehensive preparation of AP students for the AP exam in early May.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach four Physics courses (May include Honors Physics and/or AP Physics)

• Use Marlborough’s learning management system for attendance, curriculum materials, and digital gradebook maintenance.

• Cultivate a safe, engaging learning environment to enhance student participation.

• Collaborate and maintain regular communication with the Science Department, student services, deans, and administrators.

• Serve as a grade-level advisor to a group of approximately 12 students.

• Fulfill daily Homeroom responsibilities, including submitting student attendance, making daily announcements, and ensuring students start their day prepared.

• Participate actively in department, grade-level, and school activities, contributing to a collaborative and mission-aligned school culture.

• Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations while modeling a commitment to student wellbeing and joy in learning.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive bi-weekly salary of $3,000-$3,269.24 (approximately $78,000-$85,000). 

For more information about Marlborough School, its rigorous academic curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs, or if you would like to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, we invite you to visit the Careers link under the “About” drop-down menu on our website at: http://www.marlboroughschool.org. 

Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.

Apply here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4ed23063-4461-44c0-b2ae-c2817e9315d2&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=916892&lang=en_US 

QUALIFICATIONS AND  REQUIREMENTS 

• A B.A. in Physics, or another discipline in the Sciences. A graduate degree in Physics or another discipline in the Sciences is a plus. 

• 2 years of demonstrated success teaching at the secondary level or comparable experience.

• Possess confidence in their disciplinary and pedagogical expertise while remaining committed to professional growth and innovation in both these areas.

• Enjoy collaboration and have the ability to execute curriculum as part of a teaching team. 

• Possess a high degree of interest in supporting the developmental needs of teenagers with the ability to combine high expectations with a high level of support.

• Excellent communication, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.

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