High School Physics Teacher Job at Francis Parker School of Louisville, Louisville, KY

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  • Francis Parker School of Louisville
  • Louisville, KY

Job Description

We seek a High School Physics Teacher beginning in the 2025-26 school year. The position will be primarily teaching Physics and AP Physics C (Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism), along with semester-long elective offerings. Our science department follows the Physics First curriculum, teaching Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, in that order. Francis Parker students learn to appreciate science as a process, rather than an accumulation of facts, and develop the tools to investigate, research, discuss, and communicate about science.

A BS (MA or Ph.D. preferred) in Physics (or related field) and 5+ years’ teaching experience are required; an understanding of Independent Schools, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, the ability and desire to work collaboratively, and dedication to continuously developing and practicing cultural competence in one’s teaching are also essential. Extracurricular and/or athletic coaching ability is a plus. Please send a resume and cover letter to Shelly Jones, Associate Head of School - Teaching and Learning at sjones@francisparkerlouisville.org and Suzanne Gorman, Associate Head of School - Downtown Campus, at sgorman@francisparkerlouisville.org , and visit our website at for more information about the School. 

About Francis Parker School of Louisville

Francis Parker School of Louisville (formerly St. Francis School) is a secular, Independent School founded in the Progressive tradition that is committed to equity and justice and located in Louisville, Ky. Our campuses are in two locations -- Goshen (Preschool-8th) and Downtown (High School). We are "The School of Thought," where intellectually challenging academics foster critical, independent thinking. Francis Parker School of Louisville is characterized by personal attention, small class sizes, community service, student-centric extracurricular activities, and outstanding teachers who are dedicated to their subject areas and their students. The school also has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and a commitment to cultural competence. In its Mission and in its classrooms, Francis Parker School of Louisville cultivates a joyful, compassionate, intellectual community that celebrates individuality and inspires independent thinking for life.

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