Science​/Chemistry​/Physics Teacher, School of Rhetoric; Grades 9

POSITION SUMMARY

Teachers at Regents School of Austin inspire students to grow in their love for Christ and His created order, discovering truth, goodness, and beauty in every area of learning through our Classical, Christian curriculum.

POSITION SUMMARY

Teachers at Regents School of Austin inspire students to grow in their love for Christ and His created order, discovering truth, goodness, and beauty in every area of learning through our Classical, Christian curriculum.

This SOR science position teaches students in chemistry and physics across 5 sections. Like other SOR faculty members, this position will also be expected to be a homeroom advisor.

In this role, teachers instruct, disciple, and mentor students in alignment with the Objectives outlined in Article II, helping them flourish spiritually, intellectually, and relationally.

Teachers partner closely with parents and colleagues to prepare students for life beyond Regents equipped to think critically, love deeply, and serve faithfully.

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects joyful obedience to Him.
• Model the fruits of the Spirit in communication, relationships, and daily work.
• Demonstrate teachability, a positive attitude, and a willing heart for service.
• Embody other-centered servant leadership in all interactions.
• Prioritize important, mission-driven work rather than the merely urgent.
• Maintain clear and gracious communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

• Grow spiritually and intellectually as a follower of Jesus Christ, our Creator and Lord.
• Embrace lifelong learning and model the love of learning for students.
• Exhibit love, joy, peace, and spiritual maturity in all relationships.

• Partner with parents as the primary educators of their children, fostering strong communication and collaboration.
• Understand and honor the unique rhythms of a K-12 community.
• Communicate promptly and clearly with parents and colleagues to support student success.
• Approach conflict with humility and seek peace through understanding.

• Develop thoughtful lesson and unit plans rooted in the mission of Regents.
• Set clear learning objectives and behavior expectations grounded in love and logic.
• Design procedures that maximize learning time and model order and excellence.

• Create a joyful, disciplined, and engaging learning environment.
• Inspire curiosity and wonder through lively discussions and meaningful instruction.
• Demonstrate compassion by listening, encouraging, and creating safety for intellectual and spiritual risk-taking.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and inspiring classroom atmosphere.
• Uphold school rules consistently and graciously.

• Evaluate student progress and adjust instruction to close learning gaps.
• Reflect on teaching effectiveness and seek feedback for continuous growth.
• Use assessment data to refine instruction and strengthen student understanding.

Teaching

• Create engaging lessons for sophomores in Physics I on topics including motion, thermodynamics, waves, electromagnetism, matter, and nuclear energy
• Create engaging lessons for juniors in Chemistry I on topics including gas laws, heating curves, atomic structure, bonds, reactions, and stoichiometry
• Lead students in discussions that impart key concepts clearly, require students to think, and spark curiosity for the natural world and awe for its Creator
• Foster students' growth in problem-solving and application of units
• Lead laboratory exercises training students in lab safety, accurate measurement, data analysis, and fundamental experimental design
• Have 1 hour of tutoring time per week outside of the school day

• Lead a group of 10-14 students of the same gender as a homeroom advisor -- read scripture, pray, discuss matters and skill development as they come up, etc.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support and discipleship as needed to the group of students in advisory

• Chaperone a class trip as well as one dance per year
• Attend grade-level meetings every other week during lunch
• Attend regular faculty meetings after school once a week
• Help with other duties around the school (lunch duty, etc.) as needed

Successful candidates will live out a Christian lifestyle and demonstrate a Christ-centered worldview in daily actions. Teachers will create a healthy, nurturing classroom environment where students can flourish spiritually, intellectually, and relationally.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the two fields (or a closely-related field) with experience in teaching at the high school level
• Three to five years of relevant classroom experience preferred
• Christian maturity that demonstrates a desire and capacity to create a healthy classroom environment

• Strong understanding of pedagogical skills and objectives in a classical, Christian model
• Ability to interact…