Upper School Science Teacher Position

Position Title:  Upper School Instructional Science Faculty Member (Biology and/or Physics)

Date Modified:  February 2023      Start Date:  August 1, 2023

FLSA Classification:  Full-time – Exempt, 100% FTE, 10-month schedule of duties

Reports To: Division Head

About our Schools:

Rolling Hills Preparatory School (RHP), Renaissance (Ren), and REACH Schools reflects a model unique in the independent school world. Students are drawn from diverse economic, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds and the schools help students meet their potential as learners, innovators and global citizens.. Ren and REACH are both designed to support students with academic and social learning differences while RHP is known for being “an academic powerhouse with a soul”.  Located in San Pedro, nestled between horse farms and the harbor, this campus is home to students and faculty that are passionate about inclusion, come from diverse backgrounds and identity markers, and believe education should be student centered.

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Demonstrate commitment to, and expertise in, working with neurodiverse students

• Develop and deliver high-quality, differentiated content in line with curricula of the school 

• Collaborate with colleagues to create curriculum consistent with the school’s mission

• Promote the school’s value of inclusion and acceptance

• Provide formative and summative feedback on progress to students 

• Maintain up-to-date documentation via Blackbaud  regarding student skills

• Follow-up on parent communications within 24 hours

• Liaise with and update advisors and learning specialists to support learning needs

• Communicate with parents and other staff regarding student behavior and academics 

Additional Duties: 

• Attend department, faculty, and grade-level meetings

• Serve as a grade-level advisor

• Advise/supervise a 6th Assignment- additional school responsibility such as leading a club, coaching a sport, etc.

•  Serve as a chaperone for the Outdoor Education program, as required

• Carry out supervisory duties during breaks, and lunch periods, as assigned

• Provide cover for absent staff, when required

• Participate in Professional Development as directed by leadership

• Organize field trips and studies to support the curriculum

• Abide by school policies and procedure

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in  education or science related subject; Master’s degree is preferred

• Teaching experience in differentiated instruction and experience working with students with math disabilities 

• Strong teaching ability and ability to connect with children and teens

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in English. 

• Strong verbal and written skills

• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Have a spirit of openness towards own identity markers and how these may cause bias

• Demonstrate respect towards all members of the school community

• Celebrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with the schools’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Willingness and ability to work in a highly demanding environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts

• Ability and willingness to attend and work occasional overnight field trips

• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a campus

• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions consistent with San Pedro weather 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability/handicap, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the school’s employment opportunities.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to: hiring@rollinghillsprep.org