Science Faculty

The Priory School seeks a dynamic 9-12 Science teacher who teaches Chemistry and either Physics or Biology. Our faculty cultivates our Benedictine values and our learning competencies: critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and resilience. We invest in our faculty with mentoring, resources and professional development to develop and model growth mindsets, and a commitment to research-based best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of Science in the Upper School, with at least two preps (likely in the Chemistry field and either the Physics or Biology field)
• Create and/or update Priory’s Science curriculum through the lens of research-based best practices (e.g. NGSS standards)
• Maintains safe chemical storage, disposal, and detailed documentation in accordance to County safety standards
• Designs curriculum using the backward planning model
• Designs authentic assessments that challenge students to demonstrate science skills and knowledge
• Implements feedback that is actionable and uses clear and consistent rubrics
• Designs and delivers student-centered instruction that scaffolds students toward learning goals
• Collaborates within a department to review and revise curriculum for vertical articulation
• Participates in a professional culture committed to growth and reflective practice currently implementing Grading for Equity
• Creates safe, inclusive spaces to nurture student diversity
• Differentiates curriculum and instruction to serve students of diverse readiness levels, cultural backgrounds, learning styles, and interests
• Discerns effective technological tools and resources to facilitate learning
• Prioritizes, organizes, and teaches content knowledge in service of developing 21st century competencies
• Partner with Student Support Team, administration, and families
• Support important mission-based programming through advisory and campus ministry retreats
• Preferred:
  Coaches a sport or moderates a club or affinity space

A helpful note: the exact teaching assignment is subject to change based on the qualifications and experience of our new teacher. Priory will gladly support you in preparing to teach our courses, including summer professional development and/or ongoing mentorship support from our faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or STEM Field
• Ability to make significant contributions to the larger life of the school
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree and/or Teaching Credential
• Preferred:
  Three years of teaching experience

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