Upper School Physics Teacher

JOB TITLE: Upper School Physics Teacher

REPORTS TO: Upper School Science Department Chair

JOB STATUS: FLSA Status: Exempt 1.0 FTE

ABOUT ATHENIAN

The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 - 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse and mutual respect. Please read through our site to learn more about our community. We look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Athenian School seeks an Upper School Physics Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This teacher will teach three physics classes plus an additional section of science or math. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong passion for science education, the skills to create innovative and engaging project-based curriculum, and desire to work with upper school students. They will also have had experience with, or be interested in learning about, the design and implementation of alternative grading practices. Candidates should also be able to exhibit a passion for experiential education, which is a cornerstone of our school's program. Additionally, candidates should be drawn to Athenian's Pillars: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service. Successful candidates will also bring experience with differentiated, experiential, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates will bring strong cultural competency and the capacity to work with students, families and colleagues who represent a broad range of identities and experiences. We seek candidates with excellent classroom management skills and experience teaching high school science. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in science or a valid teaching credential in the sciences. The ability to teach other emerging and interdisciplinary subjects, and experience in curriculum design, would be a plus. 

In addition to these responsibilities, faculty have the opportunity to coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.

BENEFITS, COMPENSATION, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Athenian provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. Community members enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center. Our full time faculty salary range is $82,000-150,000. Additionally, faculty receive additional stipends for completed Masters and Doctoral degrees.

All employees participate in school wide professional development, and have the opportunity to pursue a range of additional professional growth opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, funded participation in professional conferences and continuing education opportunities. Athenian provides needed training for CPR/AED certification.

All employees are expected to attend all-school functions relevant to their role and to participate in supporting the student experience with other school duties as requested by their direct supervisor.

Interested candidates should apply directly through our site for consideration.
 

NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.