What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Physics Teacher position at Gilmour Academy?
Physics Teacher - Upper School Science
Teaching at Gilmour Academy is a unique call to help students grow cognitively, spiritually, and socially/emotionally. Gilmour is an Independent/Catholic school founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross. Our mission and identity, shaped by the charisms gifted to our Holy Cross community, inform all our work.
Gilmour instills in every student a strong sense of self-worth through personal achievement and the discovery of his or her own voice. The world our students will soon lead will require them to be persons of great competence, courage, and moral stamina, with an enthusiastic, lifelong desire to learn.
Gilmour is seeking a collaborative and innovative Physics instructor for Gilmours Upper School. We seek an experienced educator who is passionate about personalized student learning and is willing to connect with students, families, and colleagues across disciplines and divisions to enact a rich, vibrant curriculum. Well-qualified candidates will be equipped to engage students in all disciplines of science. While classroom instruction will be a primary responsibility, candidates should be eager to support co-curricular initiatives, facilitate learning beyond the classroom, and participate enthusiastically in the life of the school.
- In addition to expressing aptitude and enthusiasm for classroom teaching, excellent candidates will:
- Have prior experience in secondary schools and possess teaching certification or a non-tax certification through the State of Ohio.
- Must have experience with or knowledge of high school science curriculum.
- Be enthusiastic about educating young people in the Holy Cross tradition.
- Desire to work meaningfully with colleagues in professional development, with a focus on integrating instructional technologies across academic disciplines and divisions.