What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Physics Teacher position at The Nueva School?
The Nueva School
Upper School Physics Teacher
Starting August 2025
The Position
We seek a dynamic individual to join our team of physics teachers. They should share our passion for the beauty and mystery of physics, and enjoy working with gifted students. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching at the high school level, and will have interest and experience in a variety of modes of teaching and be skilled at differentiated instruction. Some indication of the role of a physics teacher at Nueva is conveyed by the breadth of courses that we offer: year-long courses in Introductory Physics, Modern Physics, Advanced Mechanics, Optics & Astrophysics; Semiconductor Manufacturing (one semester) and Physics Research (one semester aimed at the USA Young Physicists Tournament). Candidates should have the expertise and desire to teach courses such as these, and potentially develop additional courses based on their own interests and experience.
We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive.
In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nueva’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Primary Responsibilities
• Develop and teach your courses expertly with the highest standards for each student
• Convey enthusiasm for intellectual inquiry and model lifelong learning
• Design instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and real-world
Salary : $77,000 - $141,800