- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Location
- Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
Required skills
- Learning Management System
- iPad devices
About the role
Description
The Upper School Science Teacher teaches physics in our physics-first science curriculum as well as chemistry or biology.
Essential Functions
- Teaches five sections as assigned by the Academic Dean and/or Department Chair
- Committed to reinforcing age- and ability-appropriate algebraic skills in addition to a robust lab-based curriculum
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, assignments and assessments
- Uses scheduled free periods in order to advise and assist students
- Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
- Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
- Serves as an advisor to 13-16 students, guiding students in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal development and acting as primary liaison to parents/guardians
- Reviews and incorporates the appropriate advisory curriculum as distributed by the grade level sponsor
- Serves as either an athletic coach, a sponsor of a student club, or some other ancillary activity approved by the Head of Upper School
- Collaborates with other faculty and staff as part of a community that emphasizes mutual support and shared programmatic creation and implementation
- Coordinates and chaperones a service-learning opportunity each Spring
- Effectively manages classroom
- Reviews and abides by the Shorecrest Employee Handbook and the Upper School Faculty Handbook
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in subject area required; a Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred
- Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising and supporting students outside the classroom
- A minimum of three to five years science teaching experience in grades 6-12.
- Strong passion for teaching & commitment to student learning & development
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Committed to curriculum design and growth
- Embraces authentic assessment, innovative pedagogies, discussion-based learning and project-based learning
- Comfortable using online texts, iPad devices, Learning Management System, and computer systems
- Able to use basic office equipment
- Committed to inclusion and issues of social justice and equity
About Shorecrest Preparatory School
Private college preparatory school serving preschool through grade 12.
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