Upper School Physics Teacher (SY 26-27)

LAUREL SCHOOL•Shaker Heights, OH

20h

About The Position

Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to anti-racist education and the development of young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world. We are seeking a dynamic and talented educator to teach 9th grade Physics, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and possibly 10th grade Chemistry. The most desirable candidates will have experience teaching these science courses at the high school level and have demonstrated a commitment to engaging science education, including knowledge of and/or familiarity with modeling pedagogy. Desirable candidates will also have an interest and/or ability to teach in other scientific fields. Science teachers at Laurel School create a rich, inquiry-based learning environment that emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, class discussions, and research as core components of instruction and assessment. They work collaboratively with other STEM educators and are enthusiastic about developing and delivering effective lessons that differentiate instruction for a diverse group of learners.

Requirements

A successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Sciences or graduate degree in Science Education, Physics, and/or a related scientific field.
Prior experience teaching in an Upper School (Grades 9 – 12) setting is strongly preferred.
Candidates should be enthusiastic about pedagogy – particularly inquiry-based, lab-centered, and application-driven approaches to science education.
Successful candidates will also possess a positive attitude, excellent written and verbal skills, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated success in collaborative, collegial work environments.
The candidate must possess or acquire and maintain a State of Ohio-issued teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

Preparation and implementation of daily lessons
Design, implementation, and timely evaluation of rigorous, authentic formative and summative assessments
Use of laboratory experiences, discussion, and inquiry-based learning to support student understanding
Timely and proactive communication with students, parents, and advisors about student performance
Advising of a small group of students
Collaboration with faculty, administration, and staff on experiential, interdisciplinary, and community-based learning opportunities aligned with the school’s mission and values
Active participation in all faculty and staff meetings
Support of divisional and school-wide initiatives through committee work, where appropriate
Supervision and/or participation in non-academic activities, including lunch, study halls, dances, class trips, etc