Career Center

High School Science Teacher- IB Biology 

Vision for WPS High School: To be a positive inclusive school community which expects personal discovery and growth.

Windermere Preparatory School is seeking a credentialed High School Biology teacher
who has expertise in teaching college prep and advanced classes. This position requires
the teacher to have extensive knowledge of the discipline with the ability to
communicate ideas effectively as well as offer a variety of instructional techniques.
Interactive Labs are required in this course. Additionally, candidates need to be prepared
to incorporate technology meaningfully into instruction on a regular basis.
A successful teacher in this department relies on a variety of resources to deliver
instruction. The teacher must have a mastery of sound educational best practices that
reflect current trends, which will be evident in classroom instruction and
assessments. We are looking for transformative teachers who understand that the
students’ experiences in the classroom must involve collaborative opportunities to
develop deeper understanding. The teacher is skilled at creating authentic and
meaningful experiences in the classroom to ensure students see the relevance of their
work in their lives. Though the teacher is the expert in the classroom, the expectation is
that the students’ voices are amplified each class period. This position requires that the
teacher is also a culturally responsive teacher.

SKILL SET REQUIREMENT
• Ability to display comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction within
the appropriate content area and/or grade level
• Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instructional decisions
in the classroom
• Highly developed collaborative leadership skills and the ability to work well with
and through others, including colleagues, parents, and students
• Intentionally create positive relationships that lead to a learning environment in
which all students feel seen, heard, respected, represented, valued and
appreciated
• Function as an advocate, advisor, mentor, and coach for students to promote
independent thinking and learning

• Effective organizational skills including but not limited to lesson planning,
implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, designing and
implementing assessments
• Ability to monitor student progress and report information in a timely manner
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with parents, including initiating
conversations about student performance and development
• Highly developed communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Select and plan appropriate engaging learning and teaching activities that are in
alignment with Windermere Preparatory School and Nord Anglia Education
• Exercise good classroom management with the use of fair and consistent
standards and appropriate sanctions that are clearly articulated to the students
• Provide a safe learning environment in which students can take intellectual risks
• Encourage students to confidently and freely ask questions while demonstrating
higher order thinking and learning
• Apply a wide range of assessment strategies consistent with course content and
objectives
• Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the diverse needs of students
• Identify students who need additional academic assistance and influence needed
actions accordingly
• Provide opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, and electronic
forms of communication.
• Create an environment of mutual respect that fosters a global mindset
• Assist students in taking responsibility for their own actions by assisting them
with setting realistic goals for themselves
• Use learning resources and technology to enhance lessons where appropriate
• Provide accurate reports on student progress and maintain open communication
with ensuring that these reports are accurate and constructive
• Attend functions in support of school and community
• Attend all meetings as required

Preferred but not required qualities include knowledge and/or experience with IB-level
courses. The ideal candidate must have the ability to spark curiosity and differentiate
instruction based on learning levels and English proficiency. Experience in the
private school sector is ideal.
3+ years experience, preferably in the private sector
Minimum of Bachelor’s in Biology required; Master’s Degree or higher preferred
IB experience preferred.
Florida teaching certification is preferred.
Must have the ability to be consistently present in the classroom (no remote option)