Upper School Physics Teacher (Part-Time)

WHO WE ARE

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels one to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. Our graduates change the world.

 THE ROLE

Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Upper School Physics teacher to teach 9^th grade Physics along with Physics II. This position is .7 FTE.

At Forest Ridge, girls will think like scientists, do science, and see themselves as scientists. Every day, our program is skills-driven, inquiry-based, and hands-on. Class time centers around authentic experiential learning opportunities, where students are encouraged and expected to actively engage in scientific inquiry skills and practice good scientific habits of mind. They are invited to both zoom in to important details and to think big as they take a deeper look at life’s mysteries and conundrums. A student’s science experience will help her grow as an innovative and globally-minded leader who believes problems have solutions and who understands her actions and choices have impact beyond herself. Throughout her time at Forest Ridge, she will have full exposure to life, physical, and applied sciences. The science curriculum gives students opportunities to individualize their program of study by offering second level courses and electives. This curriculum encourages students to be women who can reason critically based on evidence, approach complex problems with confidence, and make choices based on a deep respect for, and understanding of, natural systems.

 TEACHING AT FOREST RIDGE

• Forest Ridge offers an intellectually invigorating, interconnected and experiential curriculum.
• The entire Forest Ridge experience is designed to support the growth of girls, particularly in the academic and leadership spaces more traditionally held by boys.
• The curriculum at Forest Ridge has been developed and updated by the faculty who teach it.
• Forest Ridge teachers work collaboratively across disciplines and grade levels to integrate learning experiences for students.
• The Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria guide faculty and staff in their interactions with families and colleagues.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Upper School Science Teacher, reporting to the Director of Upper School, will join a collaborative department of colleagues to build a creative, engaging and student-centered learning environment, employing best practices for educating students in an inclusive setting. Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Teach two sections of 9th Grade Physics and one section of the Physics II sequence;
• Teach in our immersive program;
• Provide support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra writing help, etc.) as needed;
• Actively collaborate with colleagues to design curriculum, assessment and instructional practices in alignment with best practices to create innovative and equitable learning experiences for all students;
• Attend content team and faculty meetings as scheduled;
• Participate in the life of the school community by attending school assemblies, divisional gatherings, school events, etc.;
• Attend and respectfully participate in communal prayer and other faith services.