What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Upper School Science Teacher position at Tower Hill School?
Job Details
Description
Interim Upper School Science Teacher
Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate to teach Upper School Biology from April 2024 through mid-June 2024. The ideal candidate will have a broad academic background in the sciences and the ability to teach Biology. The teacher is responsible for delivering scientific content in an engaging and meaningful way in line with the mission and goals of Tower Hill School. The candidate should have a passion for science and a demonstrated interest in helping students discover the joy of scientific inquiry and analytic thinking.
Essential Functions
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Teach 9th grade Biology and Honors Biology (depending on experience)
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Work with other science teachers to develop and implement hands-on, student-centered laboratory investigations in line with the science curriculum
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Work collaboratively with other teachers to implement horizontally aligned curriculum across sections
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Interact with parents and maintain an open dialogue with families to support student success
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Engage fully with the THS community including, but not limited to, participation in all school-wide assemblies, faculty meetings, department meetings, and various faculty supervisory duties.
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Demonstrate competency with current teaching technology and an interest in advancing its use in the classroom
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Required:
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B.S Biology, Chemistry or related field
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Student-centered approach to science education, experience with classroom technology, and laboratory equipment
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Demonstrated interest in teaching high school aged students, growth mindset and willingness to engage in self-reflective teaching practice
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Demonstrated safety/laboratory experience
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic