Science Teacher

Bellarmine College Preparatory, a Jesuit secondary school, has been educating young “men for and with others” in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, since 1851.

Bellarmine College Preparatory, located in San José, California invites applications for a part-time Science Teacher beginning on/about August 5, 2024, for preparatory meetings with instruction starting on August 15, 2024. Working at Bellarmine College Preparatory requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as an enthusiasm for contributing to its co-curricular programs.

Bellarmine complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 2 sections of AP Physics C in the Science Department. AP Physics C is a calculus-based course on mechanics, electricity, and magnetism
• Collaborate with colleagues on aligning science curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Hold regular office hours and meet with students who need assistance
• Communicate regularly with parents, counselors, and administrators to ensure the success of each student
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Fulfill periodic substitution and prefecting responsibilities
• Abide by all school policies and regulations
• Complete other duties and/or projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area (or STEM related field)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the latest pedagogies for teaching Science and a familiarity with the Next Generation Science Standards
• Integrate and use technology for instruction and assessment
• Design authentic assessments and analyze results to adjust instruction
• Ability to work effectively with staff and students at all levels, displaying a positive attitude, demonstrating cultural proficiency, and exhibiting motivation and drive; this includes the ability to provide clear expectations to students while building positive relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, and successfully interact with external and internal constituents; this includes the ability to resolve conflicts
• Self-directed with proven ability to assume responsibility, work independently, creatively solve problems, and move work/projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks/assignments/projects within established time frames and with strong attention to detail, including the ability to stay focused and manage multiple projects/activities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and the ability to operate all other applicable software

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Prior experience teaching the Physics C AP curriculum
• MS in Subject Matter or in Teaching
• Single Subject Credential
• Familiarity with Jesuit secondary education

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds regularly, using proper lifting techniques
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or move around the classroom as needed
• Ability to travel around our campus safely and comfortably as needed
• Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment
• Ability to read information in printed material and on a computer screen (often for extended periods of time) and/or on a mobile device/laptop

General Information:

• This position pays according to our established faculty salary scale, available here (This is a part time position, as such, pay would be a percentage of faculty scale)
• This position is classified as a Regular, Part-Time, Exempt position; employees in exempt positions are expected to work as many hours as their job responsibilities require, which may include evenings and weekends
• This position is eligible to participate in Bellarmine’s excellent benefits package
• This position has no direct reports
• This is not a telecommuting position
• The general expectation is that this position will begin work on or about August 1st to prepare for the school year and be completed in accordance with the published school calendar or as instructed by the school’s administration

To Apply Online:

Please complete the Bellarmine Faculty Application Form located on our employment web page under Employment Applications and upload all applicant materials (Faculty Application Form, Resume, and cover letter are required) through the position posting via BCP Career Center.