Physics Teacher

Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is seeking a dynamic and collaborative physics teacher to join our faith-based college preparatory community. The ideal candidate will be passionate about science education bring expertise in physics and embrace the schools Physics First model and Modeling Instruction pedagogy in AP honors and standard physics. This position is an exciting opportunity for educators who are enthusiastic about preparing students for college fostering independent research and contributing to a collaborative learning environment rooted in Catholic values.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Foster an inclusive respectful and academically rigorous classroom rooted in the mission and values of a Catholic college preparatory school.
• 9th grade : Teach within the context of a Physics First science sequence using Modeling Instruction to promote deep conceptual understanding and student-centered learning. 12th grade : Teach Advanced Placement Physics to students interested in pursuing STEM based degrees.
• Design and implement engaging inquiry-based lessons and discourse that prepare students for college-level science.
• Encourage and mentor students in conducting independent or group research projects often culminating in presentations.
• Actively participate in departmental and interdisciplinary collaboration including curriculum development collaborative teaching and assessment and departmental initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents to provide feedback and support academic growth.
• Participate fully in the life of the school including liturgies retreats faculty meetings advisories houses and other community events.
• Participate in an extracurricular activity to engage with the students outside of the classroom.

Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School boasts an elite faculty who approach teaching as a vocation putting the needs of each student first with an optimistic / growth mindset vision that meets students where they are while holding high standards for the students / people they can become. Our educational vision is not simply a seven-year one but one that seeks to create transformative experiences to prepare students for their lives and careers beyond college. We seek a candidate whose passion for teaching students to develop life-long skills within this broader faculty and who seeks to share their gifts to positively inspire students to become not just better history students but better people.

We welcome faculty students and families of diverse faiths and backgrounds at Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for the position by uploading the following supporting documents. If you have questions please email Tina Finley Dean of Faculty and Instruction ( ) :

Your interest in our 6-12 grade community

Located just north of Nashville Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is a part of the Diocese of Nashville and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Pope John Paul II Preparatory School does not discriminate based on race color nationality ethnic origin age or sex. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Requirements

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1