High School Science Teacher

Merion Mercy Academy, an independent Catholic college preparatory school for girls grades 9-12 outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seeks a dynamic and student-centered educator versed in current trends, research, and emerging ideas in education to serve as a Science teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

The ideal candidate will inspire students to learn science and work collaboratively with colleagues in various curricular areas. He or she will embrace the school’s Mercy mission to promote a student-centered holistic education that encourages academic and personal excellence. He or she will be enthusiastic about teaching girls, have a familiarity with instructional technology, and enjoy working within a team setting of shared ideas and constructive feedback in a collaborative manner. The candidate will demonstrate skills in cross-cultural teaching and leadership practices and be dedicated to working in a diverse community. He or she will contribute to and be committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

Candidates must be able to teach Honors Physics, Physics, and Chemistry. He or she should be passionate about teaching science and be able to relate concepts and principles to students' everyday lives. He or she must be a team player with initiative, good judgment, and problem-solving skills. Personal characteristics necessary for the position include: positivity and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life; warmth and a good sense of humor; patience and persistence; and excellent communication skills.

Full job description can be found at: https://www.merion-mercy.com/careers

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy along with three professional references to Valerie Prucnal, Assistant Head of School for Academics, at vprucnal@merion-mercy.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• High school
• Science

Physical setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person