What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Science Teacher position at Andrew Osborne Academy?
Appointment: Full-time
Reports to: Upper School Director
Andrews Osborne Academy (AOA) is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day (PK to grade 12) and boarding (grades 7-12) school near Cleveland, with a beautiful 200 acre campus located in Willoughby, OH. Our Academy offers preschool, elementary, middle and secondary education to committed students in a multicultural setting.
Job Description:
The Upper School Science faculty report to the Upper School Director and each teach five (5) classes per academic year, serve as an advisor for students, and take on other duties as assigned by the Upper School Director.
General duties and responsibilities also include but are not restricted to the following:
- Teach five (5) classes as assigned by the Upper School Director and Science Department Chair
- Serve as an advisor to 8-12 students
- Ensure that formal and informal evaluation is occurring throughout the academic year in every class taught sufficient to allow students, parents, and faculty to get an accurate picture of each student’s understanding of the content
- Teach both critical and creative thinking skills as they apply to the content area
- Provide narrative comments at selected intervals throughout the year
- Keep online gradebook up-to-date
Qualifications:
- Experience teaching Science at the high school or college level (Chemistry preferable)
- A master’s degree is preferred - but not required
- Interest and demonstrated skill and enjoyment working with adolescents
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Positivity, warmth, sense of humor, and tact
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Strong commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
- High standards of professional conduct
- Willingness to differentiate in a very diverse community
Interested parties should send to Interim Upper School Director Chris Fox, (cfox@andrewsosborne.com) the following:
1. A letter of interest
2. Resume
3. A list of three references and their contact information
All applicants should know that a formal BCI/FBI background check will be a part of this hiring process.
Andrews Osborne Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in our workforce.