What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physics Teacher position at Highland Prep?
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Starting Salary: From $58,000 annually
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
At least two years of K–12 teaching experience
Valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
Arizona teaching certification or the ability to obtain certification upon hire
Company Description
Highland Prep is a STEM-focused, college-preparatory high school committed to rigorous academics and the development of essential 21st-century skills. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and the real-world application of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Course content is connected across disciplines and themes to help students understand how different subject areas intersect. Highland Prep prepares students to succeed in college, careers, and a global environment by strengthening their analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Role Description
The Physics Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging physics instruction aligned with Highland Prep’s STEM-focused, college-preparatory curriculum.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing standards-aligned lesson plans
- Teaching physics concepts at various levels
- Integrating mathematics and real-world problem-solving into physics instruction
- Assessing student learning through formative and summative evaluations
- Providing students with timely and constructive feedback
- Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Maintaining a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
- Using educational technology and student data to support instruction
- Collaborating with colleagues to promote interdisciplinary learning
- Participating in faculty meetings, professional development, and school activities
- Communicating with students, families, and staff regarding academic progress and student well-being
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of physics and related scientific principles
- Experience teaching physics or science at the secondary level
- Proficiency in mathematics as applied to physics concepts and problem-solving
- Demonstrated skill in lesson planning, curriculum implementation, classroom organization, and student engagement
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Physics Education, Science Education, or a closely related field
- Advanced degree preferred but not required
- Valid or eligible Arizona secondary teaching certification in Physics or a related science field
- Valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Ability to differentiate instruction and support inclusive classroom practices
- Strong communication and classroom-management skills
- Comfort using educational technology and data-driven instructional practices
- Commitment to Highland Prep’s STEM and college-preparatory mission
- Commitment to continued professional learning and growth