Details
Posted: 05-Apr-22
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Physics: Physics
Sector:
Academic
Work Function:
Faculty K-12
UPPER SCHOOL PHYSICS TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION
St. Mary’s Episcopal School seeks a full-time Upper School Honors and AP Physics teacher to start August of 2022. This teacher will serve as a key member of our Upper School Science Department and will report to the Head of the Upper School. The ideal candidate embraces creating and implementing innovative lessons and projects for students and is willing to support technology integration in the classroom.
The successful candidate will possess both skills and experience to
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Teach Physics as part of a college-prep curriculum at the Honors and AP levels.
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Collaborate with other science teachers to ensure consistency and overall excellence in the science program.
- Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Exhibit a high level of professionalism.
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Embrace the spirit of community through participating in other school activities.
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Be committed to the principles of the Episcopal Identity of the school and support the schools’ goals
for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required. A Master’s degree in science, education, or a related field is preferred.
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Demonstrated teaching skills and experience, preferably at the Upper School level.
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Ability to integrate technology that provides differentiated learning experiences
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Enthusiastic about girls’ education.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active; it requires standing and walking, including stairs. Teachers may be expected to lift up to 50 pounds.
St. Mary’s does not discriminate in its hiring on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political opinion, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable state and federal law.
Employment at St. Mary’s Episcopal School is contingent upon successful completion of a background, fingerprint, and reference check.
- Our Mission: The mission of St. Mary's Episcopal School is to provide a superior educational experience for girls which will encourage and enable each student to reach her individual potential.
The School
St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee, is an independent college-preparatory school for girls two-years-old through grade 12. St. Mary's equips each girl to be collaborative, creative, and courageous so that she will seize the opportunities in the changing world and thrive in her generation. St. Mary's is committed to academic excellence, offering a classic liberal arts curriculum in conjunction with strong science and math programs. Students also enjoy a thriving performing and fine arts program, work with the latest technology, and participate in a multitude of extracurricular activities and community service opportunities. Founded in 1847, the school now employs over 170 faculty and staff members who serve 825 girls from 36 zip codes with a 30% ethnic and racial diversity.
St. Mary's is a destination school for educators, where members of our faculty and staff work in close collaboration with one another in a highly collegial atmosphere. As a community, we embrace professional development and use it as a tool to support a vibrant growth mindset. St. Mary's offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health insurance, a matching 403(b) plan, tuition remission, and more.
