Upper School General Science Teacher

US General Science Job Description 

Job Title: Upper School General Science

Start Date: August 2024

Salary: Based on experience

Reports directly to: Division Director

Department: Upper School

Position Description:

University School of Jackson seeks a dynamic and talented teacher to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment that values flexible thinking and problem-solving. Ideal candidates are passionate and self-motivated professionals prepared to teach a range of college prep courses that support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. Teachers must apply best practices and educationally sound approaches to integrating technology into the curriculum.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, required
• Minimum three years experience
• Demonstrated command of knowledge applicable to the position
• Understanding of pedagogy and fostering intellectual growth
• Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural competence
• Positive, detail-oriented team player with the ability to be self-directed
• Technological literacy

Essential Functions:

• Teach five Upper School classes daily (course assignments are made by the Upper School Director depending on the department's needs).
• Be available to students seeking extra help daily during Office Hours (30 minutes after school).
• Support the efforts of vertical team planning and curriculum alignment.
• Attend all required meetings of the Science Vertical Team, Upper School Science Department, Upper School Division, and all-school faculty meetings.
• Respond promptly to communications from school administrators and parents.
• Participate in requested professional development activities.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned.
• To be responsible for the care and maintenance of an orderly environment and clean classroom materials.
• To be responsible for the safety and physical well-being of the students at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with the educational team and especially with parents.
• To have a good working knowledge of technology equipment such as interactive whiteboards, computers, iPads, printers, copiers, etc.

Interested candidates should complete the online application at www.usjbruins.org and e-mail their resume and cover letter of interest to Upper School Director David Suber at [email protected].