Upper School Science Instructor (Physics)

Description

The Episcopal School of Dallas prepares young men and women for lives of intellectual discovery, integrity, and purpose. Built upon our Founding Tenets of religio, daily worship; eruditio, scholarship; and disciplina, training within a community of learners, ESD continues to direct its mission to ignite a life of purpose in each student through the development of an educated conscience.

Founded in 1974 by The Reverend Stephen B. Swann with eight seventh-grade students, today ESD educates and inspires 1,150 students in grades beginner (age 3) through grade 12. ESD is located in Dallas, a modern metropolis of North Texas, and a commercial and cultural hub in the region.

At the heart of ESD are talented and compassionate faculty and staff who are the backbone of our institution and paramount to the school's success. They adeptly balance rigorous, college preparatory coursework with understanding and nurturing of the whole child. Classes are small, with an overall student-teacher ratio of 7:1. ESD employees are lifelong learners, and the school invests nearly $500,000 in professional development annually. More than 250 serve the ESD community and all are appreciated and respected for their individual and collective contributions.

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Purpose: The Episcopal School of Dallas seeks a Physics teacher with a strong desire to inspire and encourage the learning of the physical world. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Physics and possibly Chemistry and will be able to teach along the spectrum of course offerings to students with a variety of backgrounds and abilities. The instructor will possibly teach a Middle School Class as well. Prior teaching experience is preferred. ESD teachers typically also serve as advisors for a group of eight to ten students and club sponsors.

Essential Functions:

Teach 4 sections of Science (3 Physics Courses - possibly honors, AP, and 1 section of 8th-grade physics / possibly a Chemistry class) in alignment with ESD's Statement of Educational Philosophy

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Work closely with colleagues on the school's curricular initiatives
• Engage in reflective practice and professional development
• Utilize appropriate educational technology
• Support student learning by working with individual students before and/or after the school day

Participate in and contribute to the life of the school beyond the classroom:

• Serve as a club advisor and/or athletic coach.
• Engage in professional activities and gatherings at team, departmental, divisional, and school-wide levels.

Provide integral and varied support, planning, oversight, and communication as a student advisor.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Abuse Risk Management Standards:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with students.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising students.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Working Environment:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Generally 40% sitting, 40% walking, and 20% standing.
• Minimal temperature variations (regular exposure to outside temperatures)
• Off-site travel to include rustic environments and occasional overnight trips.
• Generally hazard-free environment.

Requirements

• 3 years as an Upper School Science teacher
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Physics, or related field; Master's degree desirable
• Proficiency in educational technology and twenty-first-century pedagogy
• Experience designing and implementing a 21st Century science curriculum
• Commitment to participate broadly and cheerfully in the life of the school
• Possess a growth mindset
• Skills to effectively collaborate with teachers