Waterloo School in Austin, Texas has an opening for a full-time high school Physics and Chemistry, and Biology instructor beginning in November for the remainder of the 24-25 academic year.
Main duties are teaching high school Physics and Chemistry courses in a project-based program in which students focus on only two subjects each trimester.
Our Math and Science curriculum tasks teachers to develop students with analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills and essential content understanding in order to create resources and solutions to technical problems, business opportunities, and social challenges.
Emphasis is on problem understanding, knowledge application, and the practice of science.
The qualified candidate will be able to teach students Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. ???? Important note: We believe strongly that each student and teacher accomplishes his or her most when functioning out of personal strengths, passions, and 'calling'.
That means that the way that any one person best accomplishes the responsibilities of a job is going to be unique.
The best candidate will draw on personal experience and expertise to shape the role (described below) to accomplish the purpose in a unique way.
We particularly value candidates applying from careers outside of education who draw on those professional experiences to enhance student life and college preparation.
Tell us what you would bring to this role that no one else can. ? The successful candidate will have high self-understanding, interpersonal communication, self organization, and motivation to excel.
Candidates should possess good judgment in handling confidential information.
This position will regularly interact with students, parents, faculty, and administrators and requires strong interpersonal competency and the ability to build trust and rapport.
?? Committed Christian faith essential.
Bachelors degree required.
A sense of humor teenagers grasp is key.
Seeking diverse faculty.
Relevant experience needed in education or industry that demonstrates maturity, initiative, problem-solving, creativity, and a commitment to healthy interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
?? About Waterloo and working here.
Most teaching opportunities view teachers as interchangeable assets, not stakeholders; as workers to implement their program, not creators of the best learning experiences they can imagine.
If you're just looking for a typical teaching job, we're probably not a good fit.
But, if you're coming from outside teaching and not sure you can give up the autonomy, value-creating (or coming from traditional schools where you wish you could have greater agency to do it better), Waterloo might just be exactly the kind of school you're looking for.
Lets talk.
?? Please inquire by completing the application on LinkedIn. Contract dates: November 2024 through June 2025; teaching is on a 10-month cycle.
This position may be renewed for the 25-26 school year.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience: Full year amount $45,000—$70,000.
(prorated for first partial year).