Position Title:  Upper School Science Teacher (Physics preferred)

FSLA Classification: Full Time

Department: Science

Reports To: Upper School Division Head

Position Overview:

The Gregory School science teacher will work with upper school students to build their understanding of scientific concepts such as biology, chemistry, and physics. They design lessons, lead experiments, and encourage critical thinking by helping students ask questions and analyze evidence. In addition to teaching content, they assess student progress, provide feedback, and create a classroom environment that supports curiosity, collaboration, and academic growth.

The successful candidate is eager to join a community where professionalism and collaboration are valued.  Teachers joining The Gregory School faculty are open to growth and participation in rich curricular conversations. Being part of The Gregory School community includes creating Friday exploration courses and interim week activities that extend learning beyond the classroom curriculum.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present lessons encouraging students to use critical and analytical thinking skills
• Provide a rich experience of laboratory science, modeling, and other hands-on activities
• Differentiate for different types of learners, accommodating students with specific learning needs
• Make use of many, varied formative assessment tools, including retrieval practice, to judge student progress towards a secure knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply
• Work as an effective team member as part of the Upper School Science Team (and in collaboration with the Middle School Science Team)
• Communicate with parents appropriately as needed
• Utilize effective classroom management skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in teaching, education, and/or science-related field
• A strong academic background in the preferred science
• Knowledge of pedagogy as it applies to that science, including common misconceptions and how to address them
• Prior experience teaching science in upper level grades
• Teacher certification preferred
• Ability to work well with people, especially adolescents
• Strong communication and organizational skills

About The Gregory School

The Gregory School is an independent, coeducational school in Tucson, Arizona serving students in grades 5 - 12. Founded in 1980 as St. Gregory High School, we changed our name to The Gregory School in 2014; we are proud that the essence and spirit of our school remain the same. Every day, the mission of the faculty and staff at The Gregory School is to challenge and support students to achieve excellence in character, scholarship, leadership, and innovation, preparing them to make a positive impact in the world through pursuing their passions, solving problems, and appreciating and creating beauty. The Gregory School experience is both global and closely personalized. We value a sense of community and benefit from the diversity of that community. At The Gregory School, we want students, parents, and faculty to know one another, support each other, and work together to create a nurturing community. The diversity of our students, who come from a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, religious and educational backgrounds, enriches the educational opportunities for all of our students and is critical to the health of the school. Our community is the foundation for a high quality academic and social experience for all of our students.

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