Upper School Science Teacher

Position Description

Veritas Preparatory School is an independent Classical, Christian, University Model School in the flourishing city of Greenville, SC. The vision of Veritas is to be a community growing in the love of God as courageous learners, thoughtful communicators, and gracious servants. Founded by a group of parents in 2012, Veritas currently enrolls 350 students K-12. As we continue to grow as a school, we are looking for an upper school science teacher to be a part of our faculty.

Our faculty forms a community of learners; they strive to be models of Christian life and thought as well as able mentors of both children and families. They must be committed members of a local church body and agree with our statement of faith.

Candidates should have a degree and/or experience in the field in which they are teaching. Knowledge and experience with Classical education and University Model Schools are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities for an Upper School Science Teacher:

●  Join the Science faculty in teaching a full slate of classes, which may include: Life Science (6th gr), Chemistry (11th gr), and Anatomy & Physiology or AP Environmental Science (12th gr). If interested or qualified to teach other science subjects, please indicate those courses in your communication. .
●  Pursue common goals in accordance with the Veritas telos – “To be a community of students and families growing in the love of God as courageous learners, thoughtful communicators, and gracious servants.”
●  Employ a curriculum and pedagogy that seeks to cultivate the virtue of the student along with the knowledge of science.
●  Teach AP courses (if applicable) on campus beginning mid-August and on Friday mornings.
●  Create home day plans for students’ off-campus school days (Wednesday and Friday).
●  Manage the classroom and maintain an exceptional educational atmosphere.
●  Follow Upper School policies as laid out in the faculty manual.
●  Attend all staff and department meetings (after school on Mondays or Tuesdays each month).
●  Enter grades for students weekly.
●  Communicate with parents through a weekly classroom update and meet with parents as needed.

Salary is competitive, and tuition discount is offered to faculty with children. Enrollment in the school is strongly encouraged.

Resumes should be sent to Jon McCord at [email protected].