What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 - Upper School - Physics Teacher position at Isidore Newman School?
**Science Educator Position at Isidore Newman School**
We are seeking a talented and dynamic Science educator for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful applicant will have experience teaching a variety of Physics courses.
Responsibilities
- Teach up to five sections of Science, including yearlong survey courses or semester electives.
- Develop and implement engaging daily lesson plans that align with the department's curriculum and school's pedagogical ethos.
- Foster a growth mindset among all students through hands-on learning experiences.
- Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to support student learning.
- Communicate with parents and advisors as needed to support student learning.
- Write clear, detailed report card comments that help parents understand their child's progress in our curriculum.
- Serve as advisor to a small group of students and/or participate in extracurricular activities.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Science or a closely related field; graduate work in the discipline desired.
- Substantial teaching experience at the upper school level with demonstrated expertise in teaching a variety of course levels and electives.
- Cultivate strong relationships with students while maintaining high expectations in the academic program.
- In-depth knowledge of current scientific research methods and procedures, including data collection, evaluation, analysis and interpretation.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for diversity of identities and experiences.
- Possess a professional orientation towards collaboration and innovation, including strong proficiency with technology appropriate to the Science classroom.
- A reflective practitioner committed to continuous self-improvement and lifelong learning.
- A student-centered educator who embodies our school philosophy
