High School Teacher / Physics - Starting Fall 2027

Providence School•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The High School Teacher / Physics provides a supportive learning environment that encourages lifelong learning. The teacher plans effective lessons using direct instruction, technology integration, small-group instruction, and differentiation. They understand state standards and translate them into learning goals and objectives, use varied assessments to identify student strengths and needs, and use assessment data to plan differentiated instruction. The teacher collaborates with department colleagues on vertical curriculum alignment and communicates with students, parents, teachers, and 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 foster students’ spiritual, mental, emotional, and social growth, support academic achievement, maintain appropriate relationships with families, and participate in the life of the school and professional development activities.

Requirements

Relevant bachelor’s degree or higher.
Current State of Florida 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 where students are engaged and challenged, learning occurs, and discipline is maintained.
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 appropriate 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 attendance, checklist, census, and other records as needed.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that support an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Develop teaching and learning materials, including lesson plans, homework, quizzes, projects, and exams.
Craft assignments that recognize and celebrate different learning styles.
Encourage students to think independently and express original ideas.
Reinforce a Christ-centered worldview.
Maintain relationships with students’ parents and guardians and keep them informed of student progress.
Collaborate regularly with teachers, administrators, and school counselors to provide individualized student support.
Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback.
Ensure students meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level.
Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
Plan lessons incorporating direct instruction, technology integration, small-group instruction, and differentiation.
Use varied assessments to identify student strengths and weaknesses, plan instruction, and provide differentiated support.
Collaborate with department teachers on vertical curriculum alignment.