High School Physical Science Teacher

Igatec; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative school is seeking a passionate educator to inspire high school scholars in physical sciences. This role emphasizes building independence, critical thinking, and cultural competencies through engaging lessons and real-world exploration. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Join a dedicated team that values growth and excellence, and make a significant impact on the lives of students in a supportive community. This opportunity offers a rewarding career with merit-based pay increases and professional development, all while serving a diverse scholar population.

Benefits

Merit-based pay increases annually

Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with matching

Free financial wellness advising

Optional short or long-term disability benefits

Regular professional development and coaching

Smartphone and paid wireless plan

Windows-based laptop

Team-building activities and outings

10 sick days and 3 personal days

30 paid holiday observances

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Possess or eligible for NJ certification in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Organizing materials for lab-based learning in physical science.
• Providing individual and group instruction to engage scholars.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Cultural Competencies

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Earth Science

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Windows-based laptop

Job description

This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That's where you come in. Are you an expert educator who takes a creative approach to equipping scholars with critical thinking, cultural competencies, and rigorous lessons? Do you have a track record of building successful scholars? Your next step is clear. Grow with us!

What is in it for you?

• Merit-based pay increases annually
• Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Free financial wellness advising through Spring Financial
• Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Regular strategic professional development and coaching
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based laptop
• Regular team-building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• 30 paid holiday observances
• A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

• Maintaining and organizing materials and equipment for lab-based learning in an integrative physical science environment.
• Applying expertise in the physical sciences (chemistry, physics or applied earth sciences) to support daily inquiry and exploration of real-world phenomena
• Ensuring mastery of physical science content knowledge for students
• Participating in school and organization-wide family events
• Helping coordinate two student showcases (similar to content fair)
• Providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and engage scholars in critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry
• Classroom Culture: Model how to be a contributing community member by consistently demonstrating the characteristics of an FA employee with high levels of emotional intelligence and strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster a sense of belonging and high performance in the classroom
• Instructional Model: Create a structured and progressive learning experience for high school scholars of varying levels of understanding in physical science, utilizing both theoretical and experimental learning opportunities that are interdisciplinary to build skills and content knowledge across disciplines

What do we require from you?

• 2+ years of teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, Computer Science/Engineering, or related field
• You possess or are eligible for NJ certification in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, Computer Science/Engineering or secondary education with a physical science endorsement
• Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment
• Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment
• Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references
• Finalist candidates will be required to complete a performance evaluation related to their real-time teaching. This component will include submission of a lesson plan, execution of a live teaching demonstration and in-person interview with the school leadership team.
• Hired candidates are responsible for providing official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing)

Want to join our Family?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability.

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve.

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.