Upper School Physics & Astronomy Teacher & Advisor

Paisboa; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Germantown Academy, a long-standing independent day school just outside Philadelphia, is seeking a full-time Upper School Physics teacher starting August 2027. The role emphasizes a strong laboratory component and student-centered learning within a dynamic Physics First program.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in physics (Ph.D. preferred) and at least five years of high school teaching experience, with the ability to teach Physics Accelerated, Physics Honors, AP Physics C, and Astronomy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or related field; Ph.D. in physics preferred.
• At least 5 years of high school teaching experience.
• Ability to teach Physics Accelerated, Physics Honors, AP Physics C, and Astronomy.
• Commitment to integrate laboratory experiments into instruction.
• Experience using technology to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of Upper School Science (Physics Accelerated, Physics Honors, AP Physics C, and/or Astronomy).
• Serve as advisor for a group of approximately 10 upper school students.
• Lead co-curricular activities outside the classroom (co-curricular leadership).
• Attend regular faculty meetings, professional learning communities, in-service days, and other supervision duties.

Skills

Physics teaching

Upper School

Laboratory instruction

Student-centered learning

Education

Master’s degree in physics

Ph.D. in physics (preferred)

Job description

Germantown Academy, a long-standing independent day school just outside Philadelphia, is seeking a full-time Upper School Physics teacher starting August 2027. The role emphasizes a strong laboratory component and student-centered learning within a dynamic Physics First program.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in physics (Ph.D. preferred) and at least five years of high school teaching experience, with the ability to teach Physics Accelerated, Physics Honors, AP Physics C, and Astronomy.