Moravian Academy seeks a motivated, dynamic, and innovative part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) science teacher for the 2025-26 school year at the upper school on the Merle-Smith Campus. This position has the possibility of expanding to a full-time position pending student enrollment. Discover more about who our employees are and what we offer them.
Essential Functions
- Design and deliver two courses within the Science department, including general Chemistry. In case of position expansion, additional capability to teach physical sciences, engineering, and robotics, or to facilitate a makerspace, would be beneficial.
- Support and further enhance the department’s high expectations for academic performance, intellectual inquiry, and personal growth for all students in each course;
- Facilitate hands-on exploration, student collaboration, and problem solving; integrate student-centered pedagogical practices into the curriculum;
- Create meaningful partnerships with parents and families, including regular communications through school-supplied online tools, emails, and phone calls.
- Assess and provide feedback to students and parents during comment and grading periods.
- Participate in professional collaboration and development, including department meetings and divisional faculty meetings.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in the sciences; a Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years teaching experience preferred.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a previous background in independent schools or similar college-preparatory programs.
- Proficiency in digital educational technologies.
- Experience with Google Workspace for Education (preferred)
- Enthusiasm for professional development.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Skills & Abilities
- Uses student-centered teaching methodologies and other research-based practices;
- Confident and comfortable collaborating with department colleagues, particularly with designing engaging lesson plans and refining and aligning curriculum;
- Ability to develop labs and demonstrations that support the curriculum;
- Comfort handling chemicals and lab equipment, and understanding of safety regulations;
- Energetic, engaging, and creative with a clear love of students and the learning process;
- Engages in the community life of the school, including attending various co-curricular events;
- A lifelong learner who is committed to professional development and collaboration with other professionals and organizations.