Biology & Chemisty Instructor

Biology & Chemisty Instructor 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 200 Military Drive, Chatham, VA 24531 Full-time Hargrave Military Academy 18 reviews

Full-time Position Title:

Biology & Chemistry Instructor (some flexibility in course assignment; average class size is less than 15). Hargrave Military Academy is a boarding/day school serving boys in the grades 6 to 13 (middle to high school to post-grad). We strive to provide the finest academics in a boarding school utilizing a military structure. Providing an academically challenging and personalized instruction for every cadet is a Hargrave tradition stretching back to our founding in 1909. A Hargrave education is not limited to academic pursuits, but empasses a whole-person development model supported by the pillars of academics, character, spiritual growth and athletics/fitness. Our focus is on meeting each student's specific needs within the framework of a college preparatory environment. Hargrave is a community and a family of instructors, administrators, parents and mentors all working jointly to provide an environment conducive to learning, growing and enabling students to reach their full potential. Our mission is to build young men into leaders of character prepared for lifelong success. This includes a vision of moving onto college as they become knowledgeable, thinking, and responsible citizens of their community, nation, and world. The successful candidate must possess the following: Degree in Content Area (Science) or a related field is required Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with fellow faculty to develop, modify, and execute integrated projects as part of the curriculum. Ability and willingness to act as a Coach, Advisor, or contributor to extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, activities that are part of the boarding school experience) Periodic evening and weekend duties (study hall, chaperone activities) Ability and willingness to work individually with students individually or in small groups Strong ability to communicate with our young men and their parents Dedication and commitment to Hargrave's mission Eligible for provisional or professional licensure in Virginia. Instructors may be hired under the local licensure law for Virginia teacher endorsements. Preferred Qualifications Current professional licensure in Virginia or at least twelve semester credit hours in professional education courses as defined by accreditation guidelines or the equivalent in experience in teaching in an accredited school. Graduate degree A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an accredited school. Interest or experience in STEM activities Interest or experience in athletics Evidence of ongoing professional development in independent boarding and/or single-sex educational institutions. Hargrave's Academic Program is looking for positive and energetic attitudes, leadership and mentoring skills and a desire to serve the Academy's young men.

Responsibilities:

Each instructor will teach a maximum of five classes as assigned by the Academic Dean. Instruction in the classroom will be commensurate with the school's stated philosophy, objectives and purposes. Each instructor will serve as an advisor to specific cadets assigned by the Director of Guidance. In this capacity, the instructor will provide the student with assistance in dealing with academic and academy life and serve as a liaison with the student's parents. Each instructor will coach or sponsor at least one activity as assigned by the Assistant Head of School in conjunction with the Athletic Director. Additionally, instructors will be required, based upon rosters maintained by the Student Activities Director to chaperone events each semester. Each instructor is responsible for classroom management for assigned classes and strives to maintain consistency across the faculty in knowing and supporting the Academy's mission, philosophy, and standards both in and out of the classroom. Faculty members are expected to be role models for Cadets in our focus on development of the whole person academically, spiritually, physically with a focus on development of character in every aspect of the Cadet Experience at Hargrave. The faculty is expected to be cognizant of all rules and regulations that govern the corps and the faculty. Each instructor will expect to generally remain on campus until 4:30 for classroom afternoon study and tutoring activities, professional development, and other duties. Some allowances may be made by the supervisor for off-campus or after-hours activities with cadets. As a boarding school, instructors should understand the importance of their support in the non-academic aspects of a cadet's life. Each instructor will serve on a rotating schedule for evening study halls. Evening Study Hall monitors will actively circulate on barracks to ensure students are on task and provide help as appropriate. Instructors should expect an evening study hall once every 2-3 weeks. Each instructor must participate in professional development activities as necessary to obtain and/or maintain licensure under the State of Virginia Department of Education. Instructors may be assigned other duties as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of Hargrave Military Academy as determined by the administration of the school.

Supervision, Performance Evaluation, Employment Contract:

All instructors report to the Academic Dean through their Department Chair. Annual performance evaluations are performed by the faculty member's Department Chair and reviewed by the Academic Dean All instructors are given one year contracts, renewable annually depending on the needs of the Academy.