The High School Science Teacher will be responsible for teaching various levels of Physics including Advanced Placement Physics 1, Physics 2, and/or Physics C. The teacher may also teach Grade 9 and/or 10 Integrated Science aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The Science department offers a broad and challenging program anchored in developing proficiency in the investigating, sense-making, and critiquing skills that are key to learning science. With an emphasis on hands-on experiences, the science program seeks to have students think and act like scientists, develop a deep understanding of the core concepts in the discipline, and provide students with the knowledge and tools to address complex social and ethical issues.

Summary of Duties

• Five sections of High School Science including any level of AP Physics and readiness for Grade 9 and/or 10 Integrated NGSS Science.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, prepare for parent conferences, prepare students for the AP exams, etc.
• Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in Science education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis
• Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Participate in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and professional development sessions
• Develop a standards-based curriculum with other members of the department
• Provide continuity of the students’ educational experience to allow a smooth transition from/to the US education system
• Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership, and leadership of extracurricular activities
• Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning
• Perform other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by the High School Principal

Essential qualifications/experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Physics or a related field
• Substantive full-time experience teaching High School science
• Readiness to teach Advanced Placement Physics courses
• Openness and desire to teach integrated, NGSS-aligned courses in an intensely collaborative and innovative department
• Desire to work closely with other teachers to develop and implement teaching and assessment strategies
• Experience in a school with a similar philosophy, teaching methods, and curricula to those of ASL
• Knowledge and understanding of international and/or independent school communities
• Excellent technology skills and experience integrating technology into the curriculum
• Training and experience in cultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom, department, and workplace 
• Willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• Experience teaching Earth Science or Chemistry
• Advanced degree preferred
• Evidence of significant recent professional development
• Experience with standards-based curriculum and assessment practices

The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, EEA checks, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition From Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken. 

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Diversity and equality of opportunity are cornerstone values of The American School in London. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law.

About The American School in London

It’s about our entire school community. It’s about the way our students, teachers, parents, staff and friends come together to create an extended, yet focused “family.” Together, we form a dynamic caring community that steers the individual progress of each student. Like any community, people come and go. Surprisingly, given that we’re the American School in London, people come from all over the world and they leave for all corners of the globe. More than 70 nationalities are represented here, creating an exciting mix of personalities, attitudes and cultures. Our students are well-traveled with a worldly outlook, and through its mission, the School empowers them to thrive as lifelong learners and courageous global citizens by fostering intellect, creativity, inclusivity and character. In fact, despite their exotic itineraries, they often comment that being here is “more fun than vacation.” Our warm, welcoming spirit helps. Whether we’re a comparatively brief stop on a student’s travels or a long-term destination, we succeed in creating a stable, supportive environment in which students flourish. Accreditation The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Co...lleges and Schools and certified by Ofsted. ASL is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Council of International Schools, and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education Our DEI statement can be found on our website: https://www.asl.org/about/mission-statement/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-statement

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