| Position Summary: The Hill School seeks a full-time Instructor of Physics and Engineering with a start date of August 2021. The primary responsibilities of this professional will be to teach several sections of Science, up to and including AP Physics; the position also involves teaching several sections of Engineering (1, 2, 3, and 4), or Robotics. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching a variety of levels of Physics, Engineering, and Robotics, with a demonstrated effectiveness in teaching both in-person and remote classes, both synchronously and asynchronously. Working closely with other members of the department, this teacher will be responsible for classroom instruction, curriculum design, laboratory and class preparation, and taking full instructional advantage of the Shirley Quadrivium Center, Hill’s new STEM facility that opened in August 2020. The Quadrivium Center provides the modern technology, lab spaces, and additional resources that teachers and students rely upon for an ideal learning environment. The Hill School Science Department has designed its own multi-tiered and integrated approach to science courses, including Integrated Science, that lead to advanced offerings. Ideal candidates will have experience and competence with Maker Spaces, including 3D printers, CNC Routers, Laser Cutters, Prototyping, and Fabrication skills. This position has the potential to grow into a leadership role within the Engineering Department. About The Hill School: Founded in 1851 as “The Family Boarding School,” The Hill School prepares young men and women from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, The Hill challenges our students to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, “Whatsoever Things Are True.” The Hill School provides a challenging liberal arts curriculum to approximately 510 boarding and day students in forms 3-6 (grades 9-12 and postgraduate) that emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and creativity. Hill students are also very active in athletics, the arts, community service, and campus organizations. Through The Hill’s traditions, curriculum, co-curricular programs, and closely-knit community, students develop character and leadership skills and take pride in showing personal responsibility, kindness, and respect for others. Located on a 200-acre hilltop site in Pottstown, PA – an hour’s drive from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City and Baltimore – the campus blends historic buildings and modern facilities in an appealing setting. Approximately 80 percent of The Hill’s students live on campus, as do nearly all of the School’s 100 faculty members. |
