Upper School Science​/Math Teacher

Upper School Science/Math Teacher

Academy of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1851, is Michigan’s oldest independent school, offering a Catholic, college-preparatory education to girls (infant‑Grade 12) and boys (infant‑Grade
8) from many cultural and faith backgrounds. As part of a global network of Sacred Heart schools, we are guided by the Goals and Criteria, which define our shared mission and the essential elements of a Sacred Heart education.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

The Academy is seeking an energetic Science/Math teacher to join the Upper School faculty. This educator will design engaging, standards‑aligned lessons and use a range of instructional strategies to support diverse learners. Teaching responsibilities may include Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Algebra I and other courses as assigned.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment and instructional strategies.
• Develop lesson plans and select learning material and resources that facilitate mastery of academic standards.
• Implement instructional priorities: clear expectations, consistent feedback, and relationship centered in every lesson.
• Execute lessons efficiently using different styles of teaching depending on the content.
• Analyze needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of students and differentiate instruction accordingly.
• Monitor student progress and shift expectations to promote academic growth.
• Encourage collaborative teamwork in the classroom.
• Teach students to think critically and with an interdisciplinary mindset.
• Invest in the life of the school by participating in advisory programs and co-curricular involvement.