About

• Description
• Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Science Teacher to join our faith-based college preparatory community. The ideal candidate will be passionate about science education, bring expertise in science, and embrace the school’s Physics First model and Modeling Instruction pedagogy in high school and OpenSciEd curriculum in middle school. This position is an exciting opportunity for educators who are enthusiastic about preparing students for college, fostering independent research, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment rooted in Catholic values.

• Responsibilities and Duties
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and academically rigorous classroom rooted in the mission and values of a Catholic college preparatory school.
• Depending on the candidate selected: high school they will teach within the context of a Physics First science sequence, using Modeling Instruction to promote deep conceptual understanding and student-centered learning. If middle school, embrace the OpenSciEd approach and engage students in conceptual thinking and investigation.
• Design and implement engaging, inquiry-based lessons and discourse that prepare students for college-level science.
• Encourage and mentor students in conducting independent or group research projects, often culminating in presentations.
• Actively participate in departmental and interdisciplinary collaboration, including curriculum development, collaborative teaching and assessment, and departmental initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents to provide feedback and support academic growth.
• Participate fully in the life of the school, including liturgies, retreats, faculty meetings, advisories, houses and other community events.
• Participate in an extracurricular activity to engage with the students outside of the classroom.

• Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School boasts an elite faculty who approach teaching as a vocation, putting the needs of each student first with an optimistic/growth mindset vision that meets students where they are while holding high standards for the students/people they can become. Our educational vision is not simply a seven-year one but one that seeks to create transformative experiences to prepare students for their lives and careers beyond college. We seek a candidate whose passion for teaching students to develop life-long skills within this broader faculty and who seeks to share their gifts to positively inspire students to become not just better history students but better people.

We welcome faculty, students, and families of diverse faiths and backgrounds at Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for the position by uploading the following supporting documents. If you have questions please email Jennifer Dye, Principal (jennifer.dye@jp2prep.org)

A cover letter that includes but is not limited to the following

• Your interest in our 6-12 grade community
• Your desire to teach in a faith-based school
• Your potential contributions outside of the classroom
• Your passions that make you unique
• A resume that emphasizes educational and professional experiences
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Located just north of Nashville, Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is a part of the Diocese of Nashville and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Pope John Paul II Preparatory School does not discriminate based on race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, age, or sex. We look forward to reviewing your application.
• Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field with significant coursework in science and experience teaching middle school or high school students.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license, preferably with certification in science or willingness to complete the science praxis. If not a licensed teacher, a commitment to licensure within 3 years of employment.
• Demonstrated experience with or a strong interest in Modeling Instruction and/or inquiry-based learning.
• A commitment to collaboration with both faculty and students, including a willingness to grow professionally and contribute to a team environment.
• Support for the Catholic mission of the school and a desire to model faith-based values in educational practice.