Upper School Science Teacher

Appointment: Full-time

Reports to: Upper School Director

Andrews Osborne Academy (AOA) is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day (PK to grade 12) and boarding (grades 7-12) school near Cleveland, with a beautiful 200 acre campus located in Willoughby, OH. Our Academy offers early childhood, elementary, middle and secondary education to committed students in a multicultural setting. AOA is known throughout the region for offering a community built upon deep and meaningful relationships between and among teachers, students, families, and staff, and for developing a superlative educational paradigm. That paradigm is invested in two deeply held beliefs - that students need to think critically AND creatively, and that knowledge is deepened through plurality. An AOA education empowers students to develop into empathic and caring global citizens capable of leading the way into a dynamic future.

Job Description:

The Upper School Science faculty report to the Upper School Director and each teach five (5) classes per academic year, serve as an advisor for students, and take on other duties as assigned by the Upper School Director.

General duties and responsibilities also include but are not restricted to the following:

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  Teach five (5) classes as assigned by the Upper School Director and Science Department Chair

• Serve as an advisor to 8-12 students

• Ensure that formal and informal evaluation is occurring throughout the academic year in every class taught sufficient to allow students, parents, and faculty to get an accurate picture of each student’s understanding of the content

• Teach both critical and creative thinking skills as they apply to the content area

• Provide narrative comments at selected intervals throughout the year

• Keep online gradebook up-to-date

Qualifications:

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  Experience teaching Science at the high school or college level (Life Science preferable)

• A master’s degree is preferred - but not required

• Interest and demonstrated skill and enjoyment working with adolescents

• The ability to work as part of a team

• Positivity, warmth, sense of humor, and tact

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues

• Strong commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents

• High standards of professional conduct

• Willingness to differentiate in a very diverse community

Interested parties should send to Upper School Director Chris Fox, ([email protected]) the following:

1. A letter of interest

2. Resume

3. A list of three references and their contact information