Job Overview
Villa Victoria Academy, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women in grades 6–12, is located in Ewing, New Jersey, in Mercer County along the scenic Delaware River. Villa Victoria Academy provides a nurturing learning environment characterized by small class sizes, strong student-faculty relationships, and a commitment to faith-integrated academic excellence.
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our educational team. This role requires the ability to teach various scientific disciplines, including a combination of Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The ability to teach Mathematics is a plus. The ideal candidate is a versatile educator with cross-disciplinary expertise who can adaptively span multiple content areas as needed.
The successful candidate will be a professional, diligent, and collaborative educator who demonstrates respect, initiative, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the holistic development of young women. This individual will be expected to be an active presence within the school community and to support student activities and events beyond the classroom, engaging with the whole school community.
Responsibilities
- Embrace, support, and actively contribute to advancing the Catholic mission and philosophy of Villa Victoria Academy.
- Create a positive, nurturing, and faith-integrated classroom environment.
- Implement effective instructional strategies and best practices in pedagogy that promote student growth and achievement.
- Develop and implement curriculum guides that aligns with educational standards and Villa Victoria Academy's mission and philosophy.
- Create lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students can engage with the material.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively to create a conducive learning environment.
- Collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff to support the academic, social, and spiritual development of students.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s development.
- Be present in school full time with few to no absences and be available outside of school hours to engage in school-community activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women.
- Professional demeanor, initiative, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
- Excellent attendance record for in-person instruction.
- Expertise in the content area and demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices.
- Knowledge of scientific research methods and ability to prepare and conduct laboratory experiments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong technology skills and the ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
- Ability and willingness to be actively engaged in school life beyond regular classroom responsibilities.
- Organizational skills to manage all responsibilities effectively.
Interested candidates should send their resume to the principal,
Sr. Lesley Draper: [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $42,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Ability to Commute:
- Ewing, NJ 08628 (Required)
Work Location: In person
