Upper School Physics Teacher & Advisor (4 Classes)

Germantown Academy; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Germantown Academy, an independent day school in Fort Washington, PA, seeks an Upper School Physics Teacher beginning August 2027. The role involves teaching four sections of physics, advising a small group of students, and leading co-curricular activities.

Candidates should hold a master's in physics (Ph.D. preferred) and have 5+ years of high school teaching experience, with a commitment to equity in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• At least 5 years of high school physics teaching experience.
• Ability to teach Physics First program and a range of physics classes.
• Experience integrating lab experiments into instruction.
• Commitment to diverse, inclusive classroom.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physics teaching

Lab experiments

Educational technology

Student advisement

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in physics

Ph.D. in physics preferred

Tools

Scientific instrumentation

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Germantown Academy, an independent day school in Fort Washington, PA, seeks an Upper School Physics Teacher beginning August 2027. The role involves teaching four sections of physics, advising a small group of students, and leading co-curricular activities.

Candidates should hold a master's in physics (Ph.D. preferred) and have 5+ years of high school teaching experience, with a commitment to equity in a diverse community.