Science Physics Teacher

Description

Job Summary

The Physics teacher is a qualified, passionate, and innovative teacher with expertise in teaching the full range of a high school Physics curriculum with the opportunity to teach AP Physics. The teacher is crucial in fostering a student-driven community and learning environment characterized by resilience, respect, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging. Adolescents are empowered with agency, supported within a structured framework, and guided through mentorship to thrive and grow. As a faculty member, they work to advance Gould’s mission, vision, and values. 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• teaching  4 sections

• advising up to 6-8 students

• leading  or co-leading an athletic team or co-curricular 2 of 3 seasons

• supporting community life duties

Relationships 

All Gould employees and affiliates

Essential Qualities of Employment

• Team Building and Culture Shaping Mindset
• Ethical and Responsible Decision Making
• Effective and Culturally Responsive Communication
• Collaborative Framework for Innovation and Results

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Instructional Role

• Prepare materials and activities in alignment with the curriculum
• Ensure LMS is accurate and supports a useful digital learning environment
• Assign homework and develop experiential  activities
• Identify students with special requirements and create individualized plans in conjunction with the learning support team
• Commit to cultivating learning environments that respect cultural needs and embrace diverse viewpoints, experiences, and requirements.
• Attend academic office hours
• Provide timely feedback based on work and classroom behavior and report to the advisor as necessary.
• Keep a record of students’ attendance and grades
• Complete grades, trimester comments, and other forms of academic communication in a timely, professional manner
• Research emerging teaching methods
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Collaborate with teams and administrators to foster a positive student experience

Advisor Role

• Serve as the communications link between the student, teachers, coaches, and family.
• Maintain a strong understanding of adolescent development
• Meet with advisees during the scheduled advisory block
• Support the advisory curriculum
• Provide guidance on course selection, academics, community life, and discipline
• Communicate with advising team leaders on a weekly basis

Athletics/Co-curricular Role

• Keep a record of students’ attendance
• Develop engaging and developmentally appropriate activities
• Prioritize a healthy, safe, and fun environment
• Consult with the Dean of Athletics for practice expectations

Community Life Role

• Help supervise students one night a week in an academic or residential space
• Participate in a weekend duty team
• Engage in community activities
• Communicate and seek to reduce scheduling conflicts

Professionalism

• Attendance and participation in team and community meetings, special events, school functions, and the Four Point program
• Maintenance of prompt and frequent communication with advisors and employees
• Pursue annual professional development
• Meet general daily professional standards regarding attendance, timeliness, and deadlines
• Support the mission and philosophy of Gould acting as a positive contributor to the school community, actively participating in the life of the school as a role model of appropriate behavior with students, parents, colleagues, and other members of the school community, and enforcing school rules
• Adherence to policies in the Employee Handbook and Community Guide

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• Experience teaching Physics is preferred but not required 
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in content area preferred
• Commitment to a student-centered, experiential, process-based pedagogy 
• Commitment to working with adolescent students and adult colleagues in a boarding school environment

• Obtain CHRC certification from the Maine Department of Education
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Physical and Environmental Conditions

These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individuals on an as needed basis.  Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

• Frequent standing, walking, talking, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling, sitting
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Occasional lifting up to 10 lb and up to 100 lb on the Junior Four Point 
• Occasional driving a motor vehicle
• Prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions 
• Ability to visit and move around on and off campus,  must be able to travel to all campus locations, and to appropriate training and/or meetings as required