Upper School Physics Teacher
Published: 02/24/2026
Since 1800, when St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in France, Religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart and lay Sacred Heart educators have carried out her imperative of educational excellence. Today, the Network of Sacred Heart schools is an association of 25 Catholic schools across the United States and Canada, and nearly 150 schools internationally.
Carrollton's culture and identity are bound inextricably to the vision set forth in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. These values form the moral compass that influences the choices made within our community. Learning to draw upon these values during their school days, Carrollton graduates become women of conviction, courage, and confidence.
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart is hiring for a full-time Upper Physics Teacher. Full-time faculty members participate in forming young women of grace, grit, and gratitude by teaching five courses, providing office hours, serving as club advisors, chaperoning student trips, and fulfilling other duties assigned by the Upper School Head, Associate Upper School Head, and the M-12 Science Discipline Chair. Carrollton values educators who bring with them skills, talents, and interests outside of their disciplines and are willing to utilize them to serve the Carrollton community better.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- A commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart network schools as articulated in the school mission.
- Providing instruction in a wide range of physics courses, with knowledge of AP, IB, and Advanced Topics, is a plus.
- Utilizing cognitive science and educational research to inform teaching practices.
- Participating in reflective, self-directed, ongoing professional development.
- Creating and defining goals and objectives for unit and daily lesson plans; preparing classroom activities; organizing teaching materials; evaluating student performance; maintaining classroom records; and managing time effectively.
- Submitting grade reports and student comments at specified intervals.
- Holding conferences with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals.
- Participating in curriculum reviews and collaborating on various Science Discipline initiatives, including Science and Engineering Night and the Collaborative IB Science Project.
- Participating in faculty meetings, liturgies, chapels, retreats, school assemblies, and special events such as, but not limited to, back-to-school night and admissions showcases.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in Physics, Physics Education or a related field.
- At least five years of teaching experience is preferred.
- Intercultural competency with a deep respect for social justice, inclusion, and diversity as articulated in the Goals & Criteria.
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth.
- Enthusiasm for teaching students of all abilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated success with effective use of technology and laboratory skills.
To apply: Interested candidates should complete an employment application and submit a cover letter and resume through Employment Opportunities - Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.
Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,” the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit info.flclearinghouse.com.
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