Colora, MD · Full time

West Nottingham Academy, a premier independent boarding school located in Colora, MD, has an opening for a Physics and Engineering Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a vibrant and fun school atmosphere. This position reports directly to the Academic Dean.

The teaching faculty are the strength of community of West Nottingham Academy, striving to provide the support, care, and attention necessary to meet the students where they are to develop understanding and mastery across the curriculum. The teaching faculty play an important role in the life of the school and are in almost constant collaboration with other staff members, administrators, parents, students, and the Head of School. All faculty work closely with the Academic Dean and their Department Chairs to maintain congruency between the school’s mission and each department’s curriculum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Teach six upper-level courses in Physics and Engineering as well as other STEM electives as needed.
• Oversee the school’s Innovation Center.
• Employ creative curriculum strategies to enhance student interest in STEM.
• Employ a variety of classroom techniques to deliver information including student-centered project-based learning.
• Serve as an advisor up to 8 students.
• Attend departmental and faculty meetings, as well as all school events.
• Coach/Assist 2 seasons of after school sports and/or activities
• Duty Team Responsibilities – one (1) weekend each month, and one (1) night during each week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education/Physics/Engineering or related field required.
• At least three years of teaching experience in STEM, preferred.
• Boarding School experience preferred.
• Former high school/college athlete preferred.
• Understanding of and desire to work with students.
• Proven ability to communicate with students, parents, and colleagues to build community and support student learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity – willingness to be a fellow learner with students.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and to work independently.
• Interest in and aptitude for building new programs/classes/learning experiences.
• A high degree of cultural competency.

COMPENSATION: Competitive compensation package, including a two month PAID Summer Break, housing contract, and dining included.

Interested candidates should apply using the link below and submit one (1) PDF document containing all of the following:

1-Resume

2-Cover Letter

3-Three Professional References

West Nottingham Academy’s Diversity Statement: We, as a community of learners, welcome and value diversity and what it adds to a learning environment. Every individual of the West Nottingham Academy community brings an intricate combination of cultural traditions, personal and family beliefs, and life experiences. As a historically inclusive Academy, West Nottingham respects and supports the ethical and educational importance of a multicultural curriculum and co-curricular program in accordance with its mission statement and core values.