Upper School Physics and Engineering Teacher

Upper School Physics and Engineering Teacher

The Overlake School, Redmond, Washington, United States.

Salary: $63,971 – $122,532, salaried exempt; depends on education level and experience.

Work hours and location:
In person, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday‑Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

• $5 employee premium for all medical plans
• 100% employee coverage for dental and vision plans
• 35% medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents
• 10 days of paid time off accrued per year up to 40
• 5‑10% employer retirement match based on years of service
• On‑site health and wellness
• Professional development allowance
• Meal allowance for breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑term and short‑term disability as well as life insurance
• Use of School Library
• New Faculty Mentorship Program

The ideal candidate is an outstanding educator with experience designing and teaching a range of curricula including advanced level courses. This person should contribute enthusiastically to our school community and work closely with grade level teams and teaching partners. A successful candidate will be comfortable fostering supportive student‑teacher‑family relationships and differentiating instruction for a diverse group of students.

• Teach two sections of AP Physics, one section of Engineering and Design and one section of Design Thinking.
• Attend the following as directed by School Leadership:
  • All School, Upper School, Middle School, and special assemblies.
  • Fall Retreat overnight(s) or field studies, depending on your grade level.
  • New Family Orientations.
  • Back to School Nights.
  • Graduation events.
  • Two of three Admissions Open Houses or its equivalent.
  • Faculty, division, department, all‑school, and grade‑level meetings.
• Proctor exams including finals, 504s, and AP for AP teachers.
• Serve as an advisor/homeroom teacher.
• Participate in Project Week every year.
• Substitute/cover for absent teachers seven periods a year.
• Be an adult supervisory presence whenever among students before, during, and after school and at lunch.
• Chaperone class and grade‑level events (dances, socials, etc.).
• Sponsor or advise at least one club, student‑led organization.
• Hold office hours three days a week.
• Participate in professional development:
  • Faculty meetings before the start of school in August for New Faculty, Department Chairs, other leaders.
  • Faculty meetings before the start of school in August for returning Faculty.
  • All professional development.
• Participate in Student‑Led Conferences & Parent Teacher Conferences.

• Actively engage in the professional learning cycle of supervision and evaluation.
• Maintain an accurate and updated LMS that meets Division and Department expectations, including final grade posting by the deadlines.
• Attend all department meetings; participate in the growth and development of the department.
• Work on scope and sequence with fellow department members.
• Keep curriculum up to date.

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, or related field.
• Ongoing commitment to school‑funded professional development including AP Training Institutes and Engineering Your World Training.
• A student‑centered approach to teaching.
• Belief in the critical importance of diversity in the life of the school and excitement about working to build and maintain a classroom that honors diversity of opinion and practices.
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction and the ability to engage students at a variety of levels of academic background, particularly in writing.
• Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally with colleagues, students, and families.
• Experience collaborating in and outside of department and grade‑level teams.
• Computer literacy and technological proficiency, with an interest in incorporating technology into the classroom.
• Competency developing and using rubrics, standards, and essential questions.

• Experience with the UbD and UDL frameworks for course design.
• Experience designing a range of curricula and teaching advanced level courses including AP courses.
• Possess a level of cultural competency necessary for working with a diverse…