Upper School Science Teacher
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Division: Upper School
Job Title: Full Time Upper School Science Teacher (Physics & Chemistry)
Status: Exempt FullTime School Year
Salary: $77000 to $93000
ABOUT POLY
Founded in 1907 Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit coeducational K12 independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as many arts is reflected in the schools ambitious and studentcentered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K12 educational leader Poly develops the unique intellect talents and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence the creative arts the camaraderie of team sports and service to others.
Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students nearly 65 of whom identify as Students of Color are seen heard and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy the love and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower Middle and Upper Schools students faculty and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves each other and our everchanging world.
Within our community of care Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful purposeful lives.
To learn more about Polytechnic School please visit us.
- Teaching 34 science courses to Upper School students plus serving as an advisor;
- Planning preparing and implementing appropriate labs;
- Collaborating with other members of the science department to prepare course materials including syllabi homework assignments assessments and supplementary materials;
- Administration and timely evaluation of classwork assignments and assessments;
- Prepare and maintain student attendance records grades comments and other required records;
- Plan evaluate and revise curricula course content course materials and methods of instruction;
- Provide assistance and advice to students during free periods and before and after school;
- Collaborate with members of the science department the Upper School faculty and the entire K12 community;
- Engagerobustly in fostering diversity equity and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;
- Regular participation in professional development opportunities to maintain and grow both expertise in the subject matter and inclusive pedagogical practices in the subject matter;
- Enthusiastically participate in the greater life of the school particularly extracurricular activities as an advisor or spectator and chaperone;
- Be knowledgeable in new trends and developments within science education & pedagogy;
- Be available to parents students administration and colleagues outside the school day when needed;
- Willingly take on other duties as needed.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment Qualifications:
- Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines as well as a diverse array of contacts;
- Work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time;
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs;
- Work primarily in a traditional climatecontrolled classroom environment;
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
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