Physics Teacher

Physics Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory school for girls located outside of Philadelphia with a mission of empowering young women to realize their fullest potential.  The Mount is seeking an innovative and collaborative educator for a full-time position in the Science Department to provide a rigorous, inspired, dynamic Science education to young college-bound women, across grades 9-12, with the expertise and desire to teach Physics and other sciences.  The successful candidate will partner with the Science Faculty to present a broad range of topics in a style that is both student-centered and mission-driven.  The candidate will be skilled in teaching various learners at all levels and will be fluent in various types of assessment strategies. In the spirit of the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia, we believe that “On the education of women largely depends the future of society," and so empower young women to reach their fullest potential—the candidate will demonstrate a passion for this mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teachers are innovative and collaborative educators in their field, presenting a broad range of topics in a style that is both student-centered and mission-driven.  Teachers are fluent in various types of assessment strategies teaching various learners at all levels in the classroom. Teachers demonstrate a passion for the Mount’s mission to empower young women to be agents of transformation in an ever-changing society.  They apply this passion in order to provide a rigorous, inspired, dynamic education to young college-bound women, across grades 9-12.

• Support the mission of Mount Saint Joseph Academy, in particular its vision to empower young women to realize their fullest potential through the spirit of unity, reconciliation, gentleness and compassion
• Develop rigorous, student-centered, creative, and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in the courses selected by the Administration
• Maintain careful records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date curriculum information / syllabi on all classes taught
• Maintain an accurate and updated gradebook through PowerSchool and course material through our LMS, Canvas
• Maintain confidentiality at all times through communications with students, parents and colleagues
• Recognize varied ability levels within the classroom and differentiate work accordingly
• Collaborate with the Dean of Studies, Department Chair, and any other mentors or colleagues to design and implement learning experiences that serve diverse learners
• Engage families in their student’s education by building relationships and maintaining timely and consistent communication with parents and caregivers
• Act as a positive role model, who promotes the aims, values and mission of the school and uphold all rules and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

Teacher Addendum :     Physics / Science

AP Physics

COMPETENCIES

REQUIRED EDUCATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee Classification :                      Exempt

Position Type :                                         Full-time (10 months / year)

Expected Hours of Work :                       Monday - Friday (8 : 00am-3 : 15pm), and select events on weekends / evenings that pertain to all faculty (i.e. Open House, Back to School Night, Graduation, etc.)

Reports to :                                               Principal

Please include cover letter.

Employment Type : Full Time

Bonus / Commission : No