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Instructor of Science

The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Department: Science

Position Title: Instructor of Science

Reports To: Henry J. Colbath Science Department Chair

Status: Exempt, 10-month Residential, Teaching Faculty

Position Summary

The Hill School seeks a full-time Instructor of AP Psychology and Biology with a start date of August 2024. The primary responsibilities of this professional will be to teach four sections. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching AP Psychology and a variety of levels of Biology, with a demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.

Working closely with other members of the department, this teacher will be responsible for classroom instruction, curriculum design, laboratory, and class preparation, and taking full instructional advantage of the Shirley Quadrivium Center, Hill's new STEM facility that opened in August 2020. The Quadrivium Center provides the modern technology, lab spaces, and additional resources that teachers and students rely upon for an ideal learning environment. The Hill School Science Department has designed its own multi-tiered and layered approach to science courses, including Integrated Science, that lead to advanced offerings.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Ideally, a candidate will possess at least 3 years of experience teaching in the science classroom. The teacher will also be expected to undertake responsibilities that are normally associated with a boarding school, such as serving on various school committees and participating in the school's co-curricular and residential programs. Candidate must also possess a valid driver's license and be willing to drive students Experience and demonstrated success working with diverse student communities is preferred, but not required. A bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred. Start date for this position is August 2024.

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.