High School Teacher / Physics - Starting Fall 2027

PROVIDENCE SCHOOLS•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The High School Teacher / Physics provides a supportive learning environment that encourages lifelong learning. The teacher plans effective lessons incorporating direct instruction, technology, small-group instruction, and differentiation. They understand state standards and how to translate them into learning goals and objectives. They use varied assessments to identify student strengths and areas for growth, then use the results to plan and differentiate instruction. The teacher collaborates with department colleagues on vertical curriculum alignment and communicates with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators. The position reports to the assigned Principal. Potential courses include Physics I Honors, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, and AP Computer Science. The teacher is expected to maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, serve as a godly role model, and integrate a biblical worldview into the science curriculum. They build rapport with students and support their spiritual, mental, emotional, and social growth while contributing to school life and completing assigned duties. Responsibilities also include assessing academic and social growth, maintaining student records, establishing classroom behavior standards, preparing instructional materials and assignments, communicating with families, collaborating with school colleagues, and pursuing professional development.

Requirements

Relevant bachelor’s degree or higher.
Current Florida state teaching certificate, or willingness to work toward one; exact certification requirements vary based on courses taught and candidate degrees.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Enthusiastic interest in working with high school students.
Ability to work effectively with other professionals.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an effective learning environment in which students are engaged, challenged, learning, and appropriately disciplined.
Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, serve as a godly role model inside and outside the classroom, and integrate a biblical worldview into the science curriculum.
Build rapport with students and encourage their spiritual, mental, emotional, and social growth.
Engage in the life of the school and perform duties assigned by the High School Principal or another administrator.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth; prepare report cards and maintain appropriate records, including attendance reports, checklists, and census forms.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards that support an orderly, productive classroom.
Develop instructional materials, including lesson plans, homework, quizzes, projects, and exams.
Design assignments that recognize different learning styles and encourage independent thinking and original ideas.
Reinforce a Christ-centered worldview.
Maintain relationships with parents and guardians and keep them informed of students’ progress.
Collaborate regularly with teachers, administrators, and school counselors to provide individualized student support.
Share best practices and provide meaningful feedback in collaboration with other teachers.
Ensure students meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level.
Maintain professional competence through staff development, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
Collaborate with department colleagues on vertical curriculum alignment and use assessment data to plan and differentiate instruction.