Teacher of Physics

The Pennington School•Pennington, NJ

2d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pennington School is seeking a Teacher of Physics for the 2026-27 academic year. The ideal candidate for this position is a highly engaging and passionate science educator with a record of proven effectiveness in teaching Physics. The ideal candidate will embrace a student-centered approach to learning and guide students to work toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding. The ability to implement and help create a highly engaging, interactive, experiential science program is required. Demonstrate warmth, collegiality, humor, and industry in interactions with students, colleagues, and parents Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to working in and fostering the Pennington School community This position is full-time, teaching on campus for ten months during the year, and is exempt from overtime, with a starting date in August 2026. The Pennington School offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life, short-term, and long-term disability programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to: https://pennington.isolvedhire.com/ The working environment is an office and school environment on a 55-acre campus. The ability to occasionally lift files and storage boxes, walk up and down stairs, attend meetings in varying locations throughout campus, and continually use computers and related office equipment is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physics or related subject area
Strong command of high school Physics
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience integrating technology into the curriculum
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Enthusiasm for working with students in and out of the classroom
Desire to be a member of a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
Interest in a boarding school environment
Ability to differentiate instruction and work with a variety of learning styles
A positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor
Ability to occasionally lift files and storage boxes, walk up and down stairs, attend meetings in varying locations throughout campus, and continually use computers and related office equipment

Nice To Haves

an advanced degree is a plus
Three years of full-time teaching experience in an independent school is preferred, but other relevant experience will be considered
Candidates interested in residential opportunities are encouraged to indicate their interest during the application process.

Responsibilities

Work to elicit individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding
Embrace student-centered teaching practices and backward design in curriculum planning
Favor an inquiry-based instructional approach that empowers students to design their own experimental approaches and construct evidence-based arguments in response to scientific questions
Demonstrate warmth, collegiality, humor, and industry in interactions with students, colleagues, and parents
Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to working in and fostering the Pennington School community
Attendance at School events is required, which may include occasional weekends and evenings.
Lead at least two extracurricular and/or athletic endeavors per year