Job Title: Johns Creek High School Science Teacher
 Department: Academic
 Reports To: High School Principal
 FLSA Status: Exempt
 Standard Hours: 40 hours per week
 Scheduled Days per Year: 190

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the High School Principal, the High School Science Teacher is responsible for developing students' scientific knowledge, inquiry skills, and analytical reasoning abilities. The teacher delivers rigorous, engaging instruction that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application of scientific principles while supporting the academic, spiritual, and covenant mission of Providence.

Providence Competencies

Spiritual Leadership

Maintains a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and actively participates (e.g., weekly) in a local church or congregation.

Professional Excellence

Demonstrates exceptional professionalism anchored in a commitment to continual personal and professional growth.

Integrity and Mission Alignment

Exhibits integrity while fully engaging in the academic, spiritual, and covenant mission of Providence.

Community Engagement

Provides exemplary service by cultivating positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships throughout the Providence community.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements a comprehensive high school science curriculum aligned with school goals and academic standards.
• Creates a classroom and laboratory environment that is safe, organized, and conducive to whole-group, small-group, individualized, and hands-on experimental learning.
• Designs lesson plans and instructional materials that promote scientific inquiry, experimentation, data analysis, and critical thinking.
• Instructs students in high school science courses, which may include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology, or other advanced coursework as assigned.
  Encourages scientific reasoning, evidence-based argumentation, and application of scientific concepts to real-world problems.
• Integrates laboratory investigations, technology, and instructional tools to enhance student engagement and conceptual understanding.
• Assesses student learning using formal and informal methods; analyzes data to inform instruction and adjust strategies to meet diverse learning needs, including those of students with special needs.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction to support differentiated learning.
• Prepares students for standardized assessments, science fairs, competitions, and post-secondary STEM readiness as appropriate.
• Maintains laboratory safety standards, equipment, and materials in accordance with school policies and best practices.
• Participates in ongoing professional development through workshops, conferences, seminars, and continued study of best practices in science education.

This job description is illustrative and not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Science Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Strong content knowledge across high school science disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to implement effective instructional strategies and support diverse learners.
• Commitment to faith-based education and alignment with the mission and values of Providence.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  
   

Job Requirements

• Full-time position requiring 40 hours per week during the academic year (190 scheduled days).
• Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities for school-related events, programs, or parent meetings.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a faith-based educational environment.
• ACSI certification preferred.