What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Faculty - Biology position at Mercersburg Academy?
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Posted: 13-Mar-25
Location: Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Science
Mercersburg Academy, a premier, coeducational, independent boarding and day school for 447 students located in historic and scenic Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, and located only 90 minutes from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD seeks a Science Faculty member.
Teaching: Typical assignments will include teaching four sections of science/biology, preparing course objectives and course of study following departmental guidelines and curriculum, conducting varied and frequent assessments of student performance, utilizing appropriate technology in the classroom setting, keeping attendance and grade records as required by school, writing individual grade and comment reports six times a year with additional progress reports as assigned, maintaining regularly scheduled office hours for help sessions with students, attending faculty meetings and professional development opportunities provided by the school.
Residential: This position will participate in all aspects of the school including participation in our student life program which includes advisory to a group of students, chaperoning student activities, and student support.
Co-Curricular: This position includes leading or assisting co-curriculars within our afternoon performance group activity program which may include coaching, community engagement, outdoor education or arts assignments. Currently, we are looking for the coaches in the following sports: Wrestling, Tennis, Diving, Lacrosse.
Communication: Communicating positively and proactively with students, advisers, parents, colleagues, and administration in a professional manner in oral and written form.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The position requires a person who has experience teaching adolescents and enjoys working with and relates well to both adults and students, is collaborative, and communicates well. This faculty member needs to be organized as well as possess excellent technology skills. The history department member holds a full-time faculty position and two-thirds of the faculty position is devoted to teaching history and religion classes. The history department member carries out additional responsibilities such as residential and/or co-curricular assignments.
For a complete job description, minimum qualifications, and application instructions, visit our website at Regents of the Mercersburg College - Science Faculty
Minimum Qualifications
About Mercersburg Academy
An independent college-preparatory school in south-central Pennsylvania, Mercersburg Academy offers a rigorous academic program to 440 boarding and day students from 27 states and 36 countries.
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Posted: 13-Mar-25
Location: Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Categories
Science
Mercersburg Academy, a premier, coeducational, independent boarding and day school for 447 students located in historic and scenic Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, and located only 90 minutes from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD seeks a Science Faculty member.
Teaching: Typical assignments will include teaching four sections of science/biology, preparing course objectives and course of study following departmental guidelines and curriculum, conducting varied and frequent assessments of student performance, utilizing appropriate technology in the classroom setting, keeping attendance and grade records as required by school, writing individual grade and comment reports six times a year with additional progress reports as assigned, maintaining regularly scheduled office hours for help sessions with students, attending faculty meetings and professional development opportunities provided by the school.
Residential: This position will participate in all aspects of the school including participation in our student life program which includes advisory to a group of students, chaperoning student activities, and student support.
Co-Curricular: This position includes leading or assisting co-curriculars within our afternoon performance group activity program which may include coaching, community engagement, outdoor education or arts assignments. Currently, we are looking for the coaches in the following sports: Wrestling, Tennis, Diving, Lacrosse.
Communication: Communicating positively and proactively with students, advisers, parents, colleagues, and administration in a professional manner in oral and written form.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The position requires a person who has experience teaching adolescents and enjoys working with and relates well to both adults and students, is collaborative, and communicates well. This faculty member needs to be organized as well as possess excellent technology skills. The history department member holds a full-time faculty position and two-thirds of the faculty position is devoted to teaching history and religion classes. The history department member carries out additional responsibilities such as residential and/or co-curricular assignments.
For a complete job description, minimum qualifications, and application instructions, visit our website at Regents of the Mercersburg College - Science Faculty
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with technology applications such as use of a MacBook Pro and iPad for teaching purposes.
- Prior experience in teaching biology and curriculum development preferred.
- A valid driver’s license.
About Mercersburg Academy
An independent college-preparatory school in south-central Pennsylvania, Mercersburg Academy offers a rigorous academic program to 440 boarding and day students from 27 states and 36 countries.
Connections working at Mercersburg Academy
More Jobs from This Employer
https://careers.nais.org/jobs/21153847/science-faculty-biology
