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Posted: 14-Apr-22
Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: Masters
Categories:
Math
Science
The Madeira School is seeking a skilled and experienced Physics Teacher starting in August 2022. The position involves teaching Upper School physics classes using student-centered methodologies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: teaching classes, serving as an advisor, and participating in residential life and school activities. A desire to collaborate with colleagues and a commitment to encouraging the potential in every student is essential.
Our Math and Science Departments:
- Believe all students can learn math and physics on a deep level
- Emphasize critical thinking and constructing viable arguments
- Incorporate application and modeling to give math context
- Balance reasoning and conceptual understanding with computation and symbolic fluency
- Put the students at the center of the learning
- Organize units and gradebooks with a multiple standards-based grading approach
- Incorporate technology, such as Desmos Activity Builder, into lessons
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Holds a degree in physics or a related field
- Has taught at the secondary level
- Has a desire to grow their teaching practice
- Works to effectively differentiate for diverse learners
- Collaborates well with colleagues within planning teams
- Routinely reflects on their lessons and seeks feedback
- Plans to work with teachers across disciplines for interdisciplinary projects
- Understands the foundational principles of computer coding
Our Expectations Include:
- Organizing rich, student-centered lessons and units
- Developing a classroom culture that is inclusive, safe and joyful for all students
- Creating thoughtful and challenging assessments for your courses
- Mentoring a group of students as an advisor
- Committing to ongoing professional development
The Madeira School is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to unlock their curiosity and realize their true potential. Serving 334 girls in grades 9-12, Madeira’s joyful learning environment is based on research about how girls learn best. Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a collegial, growth-oriented, and joyful community. We seek faculty who will contribute to an equitable and just learning environment.
