Upper School - Physics Teacher

Overview

Isidore Newman School seeks a scholarly, dynamic, intellectually curious and mission-aligned Upper School Physics teacher for the  academic year. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience designing and teaching engaging and challenging Physics courses, including regular, Honors and AP. Newman's Science Department is a point of pride in the Upper School: seven full-time educators working in The Rupa and Tarun Jolly Science and Technology Building, a three-story facility opened in 2020 with nine state-of-the art classrooms and four signature labs designed to inspire inquiry, experimentation, and innovation.

Our curriculum values both rigorous scholarship and hands-on exploration. Our Upper School robust science courses include:

Core Courses
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Biology, Chemistry & Physics;
AP Courses
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Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1 & C, Environmental Science, Computer Science;
Elective Offerings
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Organic Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Biopsychology, Creative Coding

Teaching Physics at Newman is a rewarding opportunity to build relationships, curiosity, and capacity with our talented junior class. Students tackle big ideas like forces, motion, energy and waves, then apply mathematical tools to formalize their understanding. Labs aren’t add-ons, they’re central to learning. Students design experiments, collect data, troubleshoot equipment, and connect theory to reality. On a daily basis in our labs, you might see motion sensors, optics benches, lasers, lenses and even bowling balls!

A student-centered educator who embodies our philosophy, "We learn to do by doing," thrives in this environment. Check out our recent success at the New Orleans Science Fair!

Founded in 1903, Newman has a rich history in the heart of New Orleans, just blocks from historic St. Charles Avenue, Audubon Park, and the vibrant music culture that makes our city one-of-a-kind. Our community includes approximately 1,250 students and 250 employees from Green Trees to 12th grade. There is a spirit of camaraderie and collegiality among faculty and staff. Teachers are innovative, scholarly, collaborative, and deeply committed to students  intellectual, social, emotional and character development.

Our Five Guiding Principles guide everything we do at Newman.

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Science or a closely related field; graduate work in the discipline desired.
• Substantial teaching experience at the Upper School level with demonstrated expertise in teaching a variety of course levels and electives.
• Values strong relationships with their students while maintaining high expectations in the academic program.
• In-depth knowledge of current scientific research methods and procedures, including data collection, evaluation, analysis and interpretation.
• Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion.
• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning.
• A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must meet and maintain any and all federal, state and local requirements to work in an educational setting.

• Teach up to five sections of Science, including yearlong survey courses or semester electives.
• Develop and implement engaging daily lesson plans that align with the department's curriculum and school's pedagogical ethos.
• Develop strong relationships with students, parents and advisors to support learning and growth.
• Write personalized, detailed report card comments that help parents understand the progress of their child in your class.
• Serve as advisor to a small group of students and participate in extracurricular activities.
• Implement classroom and communication practices that foster the growth of ethical behavior, social skills, and excellent work habits.
• Participate as a positive, collaborative and innovative team member who will support the mission and culture of the division and school.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume, educational philosophy statement, and names of three professional references.