Science Teacher

We do this by providing a college-preparatory, liberal arts education for students from all backgrounds and neighborhoods.

Engaging students’ minds to think well and shaping their hearts prepares them to enjoy an abundant life. Thinking and living well is about making connections—both intellectual and relational. It provides students with a fuller understanding of what it means to be human and provides them the freedom to find their place in God’s created world.

Our students are free to live out their stories, fully becoming who God desires them to be. We provide students with opportunities that will change them for the better–by challenging and maturing them. We desire our students to be more purposeful and courageous, more joyful and committed—prepared for all that God offers in their lives.

Learning to think and live well is a life-long process. But both the process—or even adventure—and the outcome produce joy. As such, we view a good education as an end unto itself. At the same time, a Pacifica education provides tangible benefits, like preparation for college, career, family, and service to the church and community. By approaching education as a joy-instilling, freedom-producing journey, we provide our graduates with a foundation for success in college, life, work, and faith.

• Pacifica's Core Beliefs and Approach to Teaching and Learning serve to provide clarity who we are including our mission, purpose, and approach to student formation. Please read this document and use it to respond to questions in the application.

Faculty teach students to think and live well in the ethos of Pacifica's Core Beliefs and Approach to Teaching and Learning.

Curriculum Implementation and Design

Teachers are responsible for implementing the stated curriculum of the school. They are to modify and revise curriculum when necessary in order to comply with accreditation requirements of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and in response to analysis in collaboration with the Dean of Academics and Principal.

Faculty, with the help of Department Chairs and the Dean of Academics, are responsible to submit all new coursework to the University of California for approval. Faculty members are responsible for the successful course approval by the College Board for all AP courses offered within their department.

• →Executes all duties in a timely manner (starts class on time, meets deadlines, attends meetings, turns in paperwork on time, etc.)
• →Seeks opportunities to promote a collegial, educational environment throughout the campus
• →Maintains communication with parents and responds within 24 hours
• →Sustains cordial, professional relationships with all students, staff, parents, and community members
• →Attends meetings and sits on committees as directed by administration
• →Is eagerly involved in the Pacifica community outside of school hours
• →Is a team player and willingly collaborates in the ongoing advancement of the school
• →Attends Family Picnics, Athletic Activities, Performing Arts Events, and Open Houses
• →Attends weekly Chapels and Assemblies
• →Participates in class overnight trip (All School Retreat)
• →Faithfully completes reasonable extra duty assignments (Supervision, Advisory/Mentoring, Office Hours)
• →Abides by the spirit and policies in the Pacifica Faculty Handbook
• →Holds self directly accountable to the chair of his/her department, Dean of Academics, Principal, and ultimately the Head of School

Mentor Groups

The culture at Pacifica is dedicated to ministering to the whole person. Advisory Groups are an intentional way to have at least one adult assigned to the well being of each student. All Pacifica teachers will serve as an advisor (mentor) to one advisory group each academic year. Each advisor is expected to:

• →Meet weekly with their students during the designated time
• →Sit with their students at school meetings such as chapels or assemblies
• →Earn the trust of their students
• →Pray for and with their students
• →Communicate with parents as needed

• →Embodies and promotes Pacifica's Core Beliefs and Approach to Teaching & Learning.
• →Wholeheartedly enjoys working with teenagers, championing their education, and encouraging their faith and Christian commitments.
• →Cultivates a vibrant culture of learning in and out of the classroom and contributes to a healthy professional working community
• →Serves as an Advisor to a cohort of students.
• →Attends and participates in weekly Chapel and All-School Meeting as well as other school-day events/assemblies.
• →Celebrates students by attending their co-curricular activities on occasion.
• →Arrives on-time, is well-prepared, acts professionally, and seeks to add value in every facet of the job while working collaboratively with colleagues and students to advance Pacifica's mission. Maintains communication with parents and responds to messages within 24 hours. Holds self directly accountable to their direct report and to the departments they serve, and ultimately the Head of School.
• →Attends and readily participates in Pacifica's annual overnight All-School Retreat as well as Admissions Open House(s), Back-to-School Night, and Commencement activities.
• →Contributes to the supervision of a reasonable number of after-school activities as needed.

In addition to the essential duties and shared responsibilities outlined above, this role is responsible for serving as event owner or event support for the following events as well as leading or participating in the following teams and/or committees:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
• 2-10+ years prior experience teaching in independent/private schools or at the college level
• Capable of teaching all/most levels of the subject, demonstrating a mastery of current pedagogy
• A sincere enjoyment of working with teenagers
• Exceptionally capable in both written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Technologically savvy
• Proven success at working collaboratively with colleagues
• Passionate about the chosen field of study and the mission of Pacifica

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• Back to School Night
• Open House

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• Department Meetings
• Faculty Meetings