Uncommon Schools
Education
HighSchoolPhysicsTeacher
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“High School Physics Teacher at Uncommon Schools. Skills: Physics, STEM discipline, Science. Teach curriculum. Prepare students for AP coursework”
What You'll Achieve.
Prepare students for college; Close college completion gap; Students exceed national benchmarks; Support students' academic development; Achieve objectives
Industry & Context.
Respond to trends; Differentiate instruction
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements, Final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, Final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16
Nice to Have
1-2 years experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Prepare students for AP coursework
Develop students' practices skills
Create an environment for discourse
Facilitate student-led discourse
Engage students in lab tasks
Engage students in project tasks
Determine academic goals
Determine engagement goals
Meet with instructional coach
Analyze student work samples
Respond to assessment trends
Implement strategies to differentiate instruction
Build positive relationships with students
Partner with students' families
Ensure resources are available
Engage in professional development
Participate in school-wide meetings
Encourage student achievement
Partner with grade level team
Develop academic goals
Practice instructional strategies
Support student mastery of motion
Support student mastery of forces
Support student mastery of gravity
Understand work and energy
Understand laws of thermodynamics
Understand light and sound waves
Understand electricity and magnetism
Plan and execute labs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Science department; Instructional coach; Grade level team
Communication Scope
Scientific discourse; Student voice
Full Job Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators , offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! Physics teachers will be responsible for supporting student mastery of the laws and applications of motion, forces, and gravity. Understanding of the processes of work and energy and the laws of thermodynamics. Understanding of how light and sound waves function in our environment. Understanding of principles of electricity and magnetism and how they are applied. In addition to teaching Physics curriculum, the teacher will plan and execute labs to supplement student mastery of content. Our teachers prepare all students such that they have the choice to study and excel in any STEM discipline. We prepare all students to be citizen scientists that have the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science regardless of their university major or professional career. Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. Responsibilities 1. Instruction * You’ll teach a curriculum that includes, but is not limited to, analysis of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Sciences that prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework. * You'll develop students’ practices skills of questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and planning and conducting interactive labs.
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