Biology Teacher

Description

Job Purpose:

To instruct, guide and inspire students by developing engaging curriculum within a positive learning environment. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of classes in an interactive classroom environment
• Coach an athletic team or supervise an afternoon program for the equivalent of two out of three seasons
• Serve as a faculty advisor 
• Live in a dormitory and/or participate in the residential life program, which includes a rotation of weeknight and weekend responsibilities
• Participate in the student life program QUEST and the academic program Project:Pomfret
• Attend faculty, school, departmental meetings, chapel services, and other required school functions and be available for weekly office hours
• Manage relationships with parents that support the social and emotional well-being, intellectual development, and independent personal responsibility of students
• Know, understand, and commit to the Mission and Vision of Pomfret School
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and colleagues
• Design and facilitate rigorous and empowering learning that is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful
• Value the diverse thoughts, perspectives, learning abilities, and life experiences of students and colleagues
• Collaborate with colleagues to create programs (academic, extracurricular, dormitory, QUEST, Project:Pomfret, etc.) that enhance the growth and learning of students while fulfilling the goals of Pomfret’s Mission and Vision
• Cultivate the discipline, habits, and mindsets of a reflective practitioner by seeking feedback, documenting his/her learning, and establishing related goals and action plans that target student outcomes
• Pursue continuous professional growth and development
• Maintain current knowledge of his or her discipline, to review and revise curriculum, and to grow their repertoire of teaching and learning strategies 
• Must adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Three years of teaching experience in a residential or day school setting 
• Bachelors degree in Biology or related field required.  Master’s degree preferred
• Possess strong content knowledge of biology
• Possess experience working with aquaponics systems and will be excited to both run and integrate Pomfret School’s greenhouse system into electives and a high-level biology curriculum
• A team player dedicated to supporting the growth of students
• Must hold a valid US driver’s license
• Passionate about, comfortable with, and find enjoyment in working with adolescents
• Ability to relate well to all constituents in a school community
• Organized, diligent, and possess a strong, proactive work ethic
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Communicates clearly, in a timely manner, and with confidentially with students, parents, and colleagues
• Empathetic leader and learner with demonstrated success in providing student-centered, solution-focused mentoring to high school-aged students

Work Conditions:

• Sitting, standing, walking and working on a computer 
• Coaching or afternoon activity may require being outdoors
• Driving a mid bus for school activities may be required