Long-Term Substitute - Physics Instructor

Marlborough School • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $78,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Marlborough School Long-Term Substitute - Physics Instructor Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose. OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT The long-term sub will assume full classroom responsibilities for four sections of Upper School Physics courses (Grades 10-12), including both Honors Physics and Advanced Placement (AP) Physics classes. This assignment spans the first semester of the 2026-2027 School Year, August 2026 – October 2026, requiring the maintenance of instructional continuity, effective classroom management, and the diligent and comprehensive preparation of AP students for the AP exam in early May.

Requirements

• A B.A. in Physics, or another discipline in the Sciences.
• 2 years of demonstrated success teaching at the secondary level or comparable experience.
• Possess confidence in their disciplinary and pedagogical expertise while remaining committed to professional growth and innovation in both these areas.
• Enjoy collaboration and have the ability to execute curriculum as part of a teaching team.
• Possess a high degree of interest in supporting the developmental needs of teenagers with the ability to combine high expectations with a high level of support.
• Excellent communication, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• A graduate degree in Physics or another discipline in the Sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach four Physics courses (May include Honors Physics and/or AP Physics)
• Use Marlborough’s learning management system for attendance, curriculum materials, and digital gradebook maintenance.
• Cultivate a safe, engaging learning environment to enhance student participation.
• Collaborate and maintain regular communication with the Science Department, student services, deans, and administrators.
• Serve as a grade-level advisor to a group of approximately 12 students.
• Fulfill daily Homeroom responsibilities, including submitting student attendance, making daily announcements, and ensuring students start their day prepared.
• Participate actively in department, grade-level, and school activities, contributing to a collaborative and mission-aligned school culture.
• Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations while modeling a commitment to student wellbeing and joy in learning.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees