Tuesday, August 6, 2013

FT HS Physics/Math teacher at Archimedean Upper Conservatory, Florida

Archimedean Upper Conservatory is currently seeking a full-time teacher of Physics and Mathematics.
The Physics teaching assignment includes Conceptual and Honors Physics courses for freshmen and AP Physics for seniors. In addition, it is expected that the teacher will assume leading role in the Robotics and Astronaut Challenge teams of the school.
The Mathematics teaching assignment will include more than one subjects, including one or more from Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, and SAT/ACT Prep. In addition, experience with Mathematics Competitions preparation (such as AMC) is highly desirable.
Archimedean is a bilingual public charter school committed to kindling the art of thinking and intellectual growth. As such, students are provided a well-rounded, thorough education through the careful selection of rigorous and advanced coursework in mathematics, science, philosophy, English, and Greek, complemented by enriching electives and extracurricular experiences.

Archimedean Upper Conservatory has a demanding college preparatory curriculum ranked among the top-100 out of ~22,000 in the U.S. (#27 according to Washington Post and #54 according to Newsweek). Based on the 2013 School Accountability Report released by the Florida Department of Education, A.U.C. ranked #1 among all 9-12 high schools in the state of Florida.

A.U.C. is looking for motivated and ambitious individuals to join our faculty.

Our mission is to ensure the matriculation of our students at even the most prestigious colleges and graduate schools while maximizing their future abilities, opportunities, and happiness.



Candidates should have a degree in Physics/Mathematics. Additional graduate studies in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, other relative field, and/or in Education is highly desirable. Experience in coaching/participating in science, mathematics, and engineering competitions would be a significant advantage.
The success of students in the demanding academic program of the Upper Conservatory is based on a team of highly-qualified and dedicated educators. Considering Students enroll in Honors, Advanced Placement, and additional high-level courses not normally offered at this level, we seek only the most motivated and committed teachers. Teachers are thus hand-selected for both their educational achievements and dedication as well as their life experience and rich multicultural backgrounds.

Teachers are expected to be active in all aspects of the operations of the school: sponsoring extracurricular clubs and activities, designing eye-opening field trips, and heading optional academic interventions to guarantee top-level performances in academic competitions as well as on all standardized and Advanced Placement examinations.