JOB OPENING: PHYSICS
TEACHER
Academy High is an independent, not-for-profit college
preparatory day school located in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. The school opened
its doors to a pioneer class of nine students in 2017 and has grown each year,
now serving 60 students in grades 9-12. The mission of Academy High is to
inspire students to discover and pursue their passions; to become exceptionally
well-educated, academically, and personally; and to lead lives of excellence,
purpose, and joy.
Academy High seeks a qualified part-time Physics teacher to
commence teaching starting in the 2022-2023 school year. An additional possible
course might include Earth Studies.
The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced teacher
who is:
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Enthusiastic about
working with high school-aged students in a non-conventional, independent
school environment;
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Dynamic,
collaborative, and innovative in their pedagogy;
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Responsive to student
interests and needs;
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Eager to collaborate
with a small team of talented faculty across multiple disciplines; and
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Familiar with
educational technology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Teach physics and/or a
different semester science course;
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Work with the
department chair and curricular team to plan, document, evaluate, and revise
curriculum, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction;
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Create effective
assessment tools, in collaboration with colleagues, to support student
achievement and growth;
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Evaluate and grade
student classwork, assignments, and papers;
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Use effective
classroom management techniques to ensure effective learning;
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Consistently
communicate student progress;
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Collaborate
effectively with departmental and teaching teams as well as student support
service personnel; and
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Participate in
essential School activities such as faculty meetings, student-parent-teacher
conferences, student advising, club sponsorship, and support of School
functions.
Required qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in
Math or Science;
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2+ years of teaching
experience in a high school or higher education setting;
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Familiarity with
National and/or Illinois science standards (NGSS; NCTM; Common Core, etc.);
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A commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion;
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Excellent verbal and
written communication skills;
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A willingness to
engage students inside and outside the classroom in a variety of co- and
extracurricular activities (advising, coaching, club sponsoring, etc.);
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Experience working in
a one-to-one laptop environment or relevant technology skills.
Desirable qualifications:
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Graduate degree
Science or Math.
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3+ years of teaching
experience in a high school or higher education setting.
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Experience supporting
students, both in and out of the classroom.
Candidates with experience teaching middle or high school
and/or college and university courses are encouraged to apply, as are those who
have experience developing new courses.
To Apply: Send an email with
a cover letter, resume, and personal statement to jobs@academyhigh.org.
Interviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled. Please visit http://www.academyhigh.orgto learn more about the school.
It is the policy
of Academy High not to discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender or gender
identity, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or
ancestry to work or enjoy the benefits of the School’s program, facilities, or
services. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
