Position Purpose:

Teach four  sections of Chemistry and Physics to high school students through collaboration with a team that is a leader in science education. Develop lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and SCH science curriculum maps. Promote student interest in science opportunities and careers.

Essential Functions:

• Teaches Upper School Chemistry 10th grade (honors and college-prep) and Physics 9th grade (honors and college-prep).
• Serves as an advisor to a grade-level group of Upper School students and performs expected functions in that role as outlined by the Head of Upper School and Dean of Student Life.
• Collaborates with co-teachers teaching the same course to develop daily lesson plans and curricular materials.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines course of study following curriculum guidelines and any school requirements as mentioned in the mission statement.
• Demonstrates, models, and designs learning experiences that foster 21st century STEM learning skills in students.
• Integrates technology as an essential and regular component of student learning experiences.
• Prepares, administers, corrects, and records assessment results in a regular and timely manner.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of students.
• Provides students with a variety of formats by which they can demonstrate skill mastery.
• Provides timely and regular feedback on students’ progress toward skill mastery.
• Teaches rules of conduct and creates a warm and welcoming learning environment.
• Maintains order and enforces school policies in the classroom and throughout common areas of the campus.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses pupils’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps daily attendance and records of students’ progress.
• May coordinate field trips.
• May chaperone overnight field trips up to one week in length as part of the science or Upper School program.
• Collaborates within the Science Department and with all departments and offices as required or requested.
• Attends work and arrives/departs work at the appropriate times as determined by the immediate supervisor.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor, some of which occur on weekends and evenings, including Science Department initiatives like participating in the Philadelphia Science Festival, science competitions, etc.
• Attends professional development programs each year.