Upper School Biology/Chemistry Teacher

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts | Type: Full Time

About the role

We are looking for a teacher who is committed to the ideals and joys of teaching Upper School students and who can inspire a love of learning through the development and application of thoughtful, meaningful learning experiences. Students work both independently and collaboratively to think, reason, and communicate their thinking orally and in writing. The successful teacher in this role will understand the value of working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting, as well as have the ability to work independently. We seek an educator who embraces a growth mindset for their own professional development and who can help students do the same.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of Biology and/or Chemistry.
• Develop units and lessons that support the goals of the Department and the Upper School program.
• Support student learning through project-based, multi-modal approaches to teaching and learning.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the student handbook plus team and division agreements.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work and in term reports.
• Complete grading, comments, and progress reports in a timely manner.
• Serve as the academic and developmental advisor to a small group of upper school students.
• Earn 7-13 activity points.
• Attend required meetings (team, faculty, department, parent).
• Maintain classroom and shared spaces as conducive to teaching, learning, and working.
• Maintain daily student attendance and adhere to tardiness procedures.
• Attend and participate in school trips.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and integration of new learning into practice.
• Follow accident & illness procedures.
• Participate in all safety drills, including fire, lockdown, and evacuation.
• Represent the school positively at public events, admissions events, community events, development events, etc., some of which take place outside of the regular school day and calendar.
• Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues that benefit their students and further one another’s professional growth.

Special consideration will be given to applicants who are also interested in coaching.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in subject teaching (Master’s degree in subject or in Education preferred).
• At least 2-3 years’ experience teaching Biology or Chemistry in an academic setting at the Upper School level.
• Experience with scaffolding and differentiation of content and skills, including executive functions.
• Experience with classroom organization and management.
• Experience with innovative and project-based curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Experience with multicultural curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to prepare cohesive teaching units and daily lesson plans.
• Knowledge of best practices in multicultural curriculum and pedagogy.
• Demonstrated skill in working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to apply best practices for integrating technology into curriculum and pedagogy.
• Ability to implement problem-based learning and assessment.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate tactfully, thoughtfully, and in modes appropriate to the audience.
• Flexibility.

Pay

$48,000 - $75,000 per year

About Worcester Academy

Worcester Academy exists to instill in its students the desire to learn throughout life, to engage passionately with the world around them, and to be honorable persons of strong and resourceful character. We are a community—curious, thoughtful, generous, and thriving in our diversity. We embrace each of our core values as essential to the mission of Worcester Academy and as testimony of our beliefs and commitments.