Form 8 Physical Science Teacher-Long Term Sub

Saint Mary's Hall - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

San Antonio, TX

Educational Services

About the position

Saint Mary's Hall is seeking an outstanding middle school physical science teacher, with a focus on chemistry, to serve as a long-term substitute for our eighth-grade students. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Arts in Science, with advanced degrees preferred, and hold a secondary teaching certification or have completed graduate work in education. A passion for the subject matter and a commitment to working with bright, motivated middle school students in a rigorous, college-preparatory environment is essential. Successful teaching experience in middle school is preferred, along with a strong background and professional development experience in teaching physical science with laboratory applications. Experience in vertical team collaboration is also preferred. In this role, the teacher will be responsible for teaching four physical science classes to eighth-grade students. Additionally, the teacher will serve as an advisor to a small group of eighth-grade students, overseeing their academic progress and facilitating communication with their parents. The teacher will also assume various faculty duties as assigned by the Middle School Division Head, which may include sponsoring interest or leadership groups, supervising recess, and chaperoning overnight and day field trips. Effective communication is crucial, as the teacher will need to interact verbally and in writing with parents, colleagues, staff, and administration. The teacher will work collaboratively in Form Level team planning to facilitate horizontal lesson implementation and Form Level activities, such as field trips and experiential education. Participation in meetings of the Science Vertical Team, Middle School Science Department, and eighth-grade team is also required. The candidate must align with the school's mission and values, contributing positively to the school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach four physical science classes to eighth-grade students.
• Serve as an Advisor to a small group of eighth-grade students to oversee their academic progress and facilitate communication with their parents.
• Assume any faculty duties as assigned by the MS Division Head, including interest group or leadership group sponsor, recess duty, and overnight and day field trip chaperone.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with parents, colleagues, staff, and administration.
• Work in Form Level team planning to facilitate horizontal lesson implementation and Form Level activities, such as field trips and experiential education.
• Support the efforts of vertical team planning and curriculum alignment.
• Participate in meetings of the Science Vertical Team, Middle School Science Department, and Middle School Division and eighth-grade team.

Requirements

• B.A. in Science, advanced degree(s) preferred.
• Secondary teaching certification or graduate work in education preferred.
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated middle school students in a rigorous, college-preparatory environment.
• Successful teaching experience in middle school preferred.
• Strong background and professional development experience in teaching physical science with laboratory application.
• Vertical team experience preferred.
• Facility with instructional technology, applications, Clevertouch.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with culturally diverse students, parents, and colleagues.