Position Available: STEM Instructor

Start Date: 2023-2024 School Year

FLSA Classification: Exempt, Full-time

THE CHURCH FARM SCHOOL

1001 E. Lincoln Highway

Exton, PA 19341

Apply by letter to the address above (Attn: Assistant Head of School) or by email: hr@gocfs.net. Include  by separate attachments: cover letter indicating passion for the position, resume or curriculum vitae of qualifications and experiences and names and contact information for three professional  references. Please enter the position in the subject line of the email. 

 ABOUT US:

The Church Farm School is an independent boarding and day school for boys in grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition. Founded in 1918 and located in Exton, PA, Church Farm School prepares a diverse group of boys with academic ability and good character to lead productive and fulfilling lives by making a college preparatory education financially accessible. Additional information about CFS can be found at www.gocfs.net.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

CFS is seeking an enthusiastic individual to serve as a full-time faculty member in the STEM Department beginning in August of 2023 to teach a combination of math (preferably calculus) and physics. This is a full-time faculty position and requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and some teaching experience. A master’s degree is preferred. All CFS faculty share responsibilities in the academic, athletic, residential and co-curricular life of the school. Full-time faculty teach four class sections, serve as advisors and have evening affiliate duties in the dormitories. Individuals who will enhance our community’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will join a collaborative STEM Department; share the joy of teaching in an all-male, culturally diverse, independent boarding college preparatory school; and will have an understanding and sensitivity to DEI matters as well as possessing cross-cultural competency skills.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

All candidates must be comfortable in a culturally diverse, all-male student boarding environment, and be able to nurture the development of students’ critical thinking and analytic skills, while also helping them to respond creatively to the world around them.

Specific responsibilities include teaching a combination of courses in math and physics, specifically precalculus and Calculus AB. A passion for and experience in Robotics is desired. The successful candidate will have a degree in a STEM field and possess broad knowledge of and experience with high school math and science curricula. All candidates should be facile in the integration of technology in instruction. As Church Farm School continues to develop 21^st century teaching and learning initiatives, the school seeks candidates who will make meaningful contributions to the integration of STEM and Ethical Literacy in the curriculum.

Additional responsibilities include attending faculty meetings, professional development opportunities and serving as an advisor to a group of students, as well as an affiliate in one of the dormitories. Affiliate duty consists of helping out in a dorm once a week during evening study hours and assisting in weekend activities six to eight times in the course of the school year.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the Academic Faculty, the STEM Instructor will:

• Provide effective and innovative instruction, including a wide range of instructional strategies, in introductory and intermediate STEM
• Maintain effective classroom management and execute effective instructional plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with using technology in the delivery of curriculum and instruction.
• Display experience with developing and delivering 21^st century teaching/learning methodologies.
• Possess an interdisciplinary mindset and a demonstrated ability to partner with colleagues.
• Help to promote and maintain a sense of community and collaboration within the department and across all areas of school life.
• Be willing to inspire, empower and work with students at all levels.
• Understand and welcome the complexity of teaching a dynamic and diverse group of adolescent boys.
• Demonstrate a willingness to support the school’s mission through time, dedication, personal example, actions and attitude.
• Embrace enthusiastically the unique opportunities presented by a boarding school environment.
• Cultivate and maintain meaningful, professional relationships with students, families and members of the CFS community.
• Exhibit enthusiasm for and joy in working closely with colleagues and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About Church Farm School

CFS is an all-boys, college preparatory, boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12 and located in Exton, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles west of Philadelphia visit www.gocfs.net Maximum enrollment at CFS is 200 boys 90% of CFS students live on campus; 10% commute each day CFS is led by a very talented and dedicated group of administrators, teachers, cottage faculty and support staff who believe in the mission of the school CFS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools, and holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, the Association of Boarding Schools, the College Entrance Examination Board, and the Secondary School Admission Test Board.

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