Job Title: MYD/DP Science Teacher (Physics & Chemistry)
Start Date: August 15, 2026 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Reports to: Middle School Principal and High School Principal
Overview:
Le Lycée Français de San Francisco seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Science
teacher to join our Secondary School team for the 2026-2027 School Year. You will teach in the
Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP): specifically in Physics and
Chemistry. You will help foster a passion for scientific inquiry in students aged approximately 11-18,
leveraging concept-driven, experiment-rich, and inclusive learning experiences in a diverse
international school setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality science instruction in MYP Science and DP Physics
& Chemistry, aligned with the IB framework, U.S. standards, and the school’s mission.
- Design units and lessons that promote conceptual understanding, scientific reasoning,
experimentation, data-analysis, problem-solving, modelling and real-world application of
scientific concepts.
- Ensure that hands-on laboratory work is safely planned, supervised, and integrated
effectively to support inquiry and build practical skills.
- Use assessment data (formative and summative) to inform instruction, provide timely
and constructive feedback, and support student agency and growth.
- Apply inclusive instructional practices (such as Universal Design for Learning and
differentiated instruction) to meet the needs of a diverse learner population.
- Embed opportunities for student reflection, metacognition, and self-regulation of
learning (ATL/ATL skills) in the science classroom.
- Work collaboratively with the Science department and cross-disciplinary teams to
co-plan, align curriculum vertically/horizontally, and share best practices, including
interdisciplinary units (IDUs).
- Engage with the broader school community — students, parents/guardians, colleagues,
and administrators — to foster positive relationships and a culture of belonging and
curiosity.
- Actively contribute to the life of the school: supervising lab safety, extra-curricular science
clubs, excursions or fieldwork, open houses, professional development, and school-wide
initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, grades, communications, and stay current
with IB Science developments, laboratory best practices, and pedagogy.
