Science Teacher, Upper School

Darlington School; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated A.P. Chemistry and Physics teacher for the upcoming academic year. This role emphasizes creating engaging and effective learning experiences, supporting students through research-based teaching strategies, and fostering a nurturing classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in physical sciences and a passion for teaching, along with the ability to contribute to the school's extracurricular activities. Join a collaborative team of professionals committed to academic excellence and student success in a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates mastery in A.P. Chemistry and Physics teaching.
• Possesses a relevant degree and classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach A.P. Chemistry and college prep Physics courses.
• Design courses and lessons based on a skills-based curriculum.
• Provide feedback and support to students in a safe learning environment.

Skills

A.P. Chemistry

Physics

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Design

Research-based Teaching Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Science

Master's Degree in Education or Science

Job description

The Science Department at Darlington School seeks an experienced A.P. Chemistry and college prep Physics teacher beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. A Darlington teacher fully supports themission and valuesof the school and has the primary responsibility for creating the best student experience possible in support of the school’s learning framework,The Cycle of Learning. The candidate should value the craft of teaching as much as the skills and content being learned, and would join a dynamic environment of teaching professionals who are continuously growing and collaborating.

Qualifications

The candidate must demonstrate mastery of fundamental scientific and teaching skills in the physical sciences, with an emphasis on teaching A.P. Chemistry and college prep Physics courses. There is the possibility for teaching other courses, including life science courses. The candidate must also be able to teach a skills-based curriculum to a diverse group of students using research-based teaching and strategies.

The ideal candidate will have classroom teaching experience and hold a relevant degree in the content area and/or teaching (master’s degree preferred). Darlington seeks candidates who can contribute to and will support the academic and extracurricular life of the Upper School. Preference will be given to teachers who can fulfill an extracurricular need of the school, such as coaching a sport or academic team, or leading an extracurricular activity such as fine arts or community service.

Expectations

The clearest set of expectations for a Darlington teacher is fully described as ourAcademic Standards, which are highlighted below:

• Course Design
  • Designs a course backwards from a given skills-based curriculum map and uses a wide range of assessment tools to measure progress against learning goals.
  • Designs lessons for students to actively learn skills using the Darlington model of Discovery, Application, and Reflection.
• Course Build
  • Course is built on consistent structure, layout, and communication using developmentally appropriate routines and practices which foster independence, confidence, and flexible pacing as well as promotes physical, social, and emotional safety and wellness.
• Teaching
  • Builds an authentic relationship with each student as the cornerstone of learning experience.
  • Approaches the practice of teaching and learning with a growth mindset and always acts professionally and holds high expectations for him/herself.
  • Facilitates the needs of individual learners in a safe and active learning environment.
  • Communicates effectively and uses technology proficiently.
• Science
  • Experienced with teaching the skills of science related to a broad range of high school physical science courses, with an emphasis on A.P. Chemistry and college prep Physics.. Interest in life sciences is considered a plus.
  • Provides students with explicit, highly engaging instruction through the use of research-based teaching strategies as both the means and the end of instruction.
  • Supports the school’s goal of teaching a skills-based curriculum using practical and hands-on experiential approaches to active student learning.
  • Provides individual, group and project-based learning instruction designed to meet diverse individual needs and helps students be successful and independent learners.

Core Responsibilities

• Five classes (two or three class preparations)
• Office Hours
• Regular student feedback (grades, attendance, comments, etc)
• Advising students (6-10)
• Two iPeriods each quarter
• Various other responsibilities may include writing student recommendations, weekly faculty meetings or professional learning communities, substituting, committee meetings, professional development, weekend/campus activities, campus events (i.e. parents weekend, admission, etc)
• Coaching or leading other extracurricular activities is generally expected of teaching faculty