What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physics Teacher position at Tabor Academy?
Position Summary
Tabor Academy seeks a compelling and passionate educator to teach Physics in our Science Department. Tabor’s Science Department seeks to foster scientific curiosity in our students, helping them become critical thinkers who are prepared for the role that science and technology will play in their lives whether they are scientists or scientifically knowledgeable citizens. Tabor’s science courses occur in integrated laboratory/classrooms, incorporating hands-on lab experience into the routine of the class. As a residential school, Tabor considers the work of faculty broadly, and we engage with students both during and beyond the academic day. Faculty members at Tabor can expect to be responsible for weekly evening and monthly weekend supervisory duties and to be responsible for contributing to the life of the school for two seasons in the co-curricular and/or athletic program. This is a full-time exempt faculty position. Housing may be included in the compensation package.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Electronic materials only, please. If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to employment@taboracademy.org with “Physics” in the subject line.
Tabor Academy seeks a compelling and passionate educator to teach Physics in our Science Department. Tabor’s Science Department seeks to foster scientific curiosity in our students, helping them become critical thinkers who are prepared for the role that science and technology will play in their lives whether they are scientists or scientifically knowledgeable citizens. Tabor’s science courses occur in integrated laboratory/classrooms, incorporating hands-on lab experience into the routine of the class. As a residential school, Tabor considers the work of faculty broadly, and we engage with students both during and beyond the academic day. Faculty members at Tabor can expect to be responsible for weekly evening and monthly weekend supervisory duties and to be responsible for contributing to the life of the school for two seasons in the co-curricular and/or athletic program. This is a full-time exempt faculty position. Housing may be included in the compensation package.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- possess an understanding of current teaching pedagogies and adolescent development
- model flexibility in both implementing best learning practices and pursuing success for each student
- possess a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and perspectives
- ideally demonstrate fluency with academic technology that advances learning for students and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom experiences
- enjoy collaborating with colleagues within and across subject areas, and all aspects of school life
- invest in the community and participate in the lives of our students outside of the classroom
- convey patience, empathy, enthusiasm, and optimism in their work with adolescents and faculty
- have excellent interpersonal, communication (writing, listening, speaking), and organizational skills, and the ability to interact and work effectively with students, parents, faculty and other employees with professionalism
- be self-reflective, able to work independently, and committed to professional learning and growth
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Preferred: Experience in secondary or post-secondary instruction and/or residential oversight
Electronic materials only, please. If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to employment@taboracademy.org with “Physics” in the subject line.