Upper School Science Teacher Villa Duchesne

Villa Duchesne is seeking a full-time Upper School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Science teachers at Villa teach four classes with their fifth section reserved for science lab time.

The Villa Duchesne Science Department curriculum cultivates a myriad of skills including using representations and models to communicate scientific phenomena and solve scientific problems, engaging in scientific questioning and labs to extend thinking and guide investigations, and engaging in data acquisition analysis and evaluation of evidence. Candidates with a master’s degree in a STEM field, AP experience, and three to five years of teaching experience are preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach Physics, AP Physics, and/or the physical sciences.

The ideal candidate will also:

·  collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve curriculum and find new ways to integrate STEM skills into each class;

·   be organized and responsive to lesson planning, grading, and communication;

·  be a relational educator who contributes to the life of the school community as an advisor, club moderator, and proctor;

·  be willing to sponsor student-interest-driven clubs related to science topics;

·  be dedicated to the success of each student;

·  create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that fosters strong intellectual growth and an age-appropriate curriculum that addresses the needs of adolescent girls;

·  exhibit exceptional interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build strong rapport and supportive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;

·         effectively integrate technology into the classroom and utilize a variety of student-centered teaching strategies to engage all students and promote active learning.

·         demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, with a desire to stay current with research and best practices in science education, pedagogy, and adolescent development; and

·         actively pursue professional growth opportunities and contribute to the Science Department’s curriculum review and development.

Teachers at Villa Duchesne must commit to educating by the values articulated in the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools in the United States and Canada. Our Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart educators inspire our students every day with learning and community opportunities.

Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart educators:

1. Embody the attitudes of Christ’s heart: gratitude, generosity, compassion, and forgiveness. Educating is our vocation, and the ability to lead students to encounter Christ enables us to foster more loving relationships.
2. Believe in every student. We are invested in caring for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social-emotional well-being of each child.
3. Are experts in their subjects. We exhibit professional excellence and innovation in teaching. Through passion for our craft, we instill a love of learning within each child. We maintain high standards of research-based training and are committed to extensive professional development.
4. Foster trusting relationships to create a safe environment where learning and empathy are possible. Our trusting relationships with students enable them to discover new abilities, cultivate strengths, learn from mistakes, and develop and exercise resilience in meeting challenges.
5. Immerse students in global perspectives, compassionate action, and courageous hope. By inspiring curiosity and encouraging critical consciousness within our students, our students can realize their full potential as agents of transformation.