Upper School Science Faculty

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $40,000-$65,000 annually

Ridgeview Classical Schools is seeking interested and qualified candidates for a faculty position
in the Science Department. The science curriculum at Ridgeview emphasizes a philosophical
understanding of scientific thinking in addition to practical knowledge and experimentation.
Students are also expected to develop an understanding of proper laboratory practices, standard
research methodologies, and writing in the sciences.

Ridgeview is committed to a true liberal arts curriculum, meaning that arts and humanities are
emphasized as much as mathematics and science; classroom discussions are therefore typically
Socratic in style and cross-disciplinary in nature. Science is considered part of the core
graduation requirements, and high school students are required to take at least four years of
science classes (typically Biology, Earth Science, and Chemistry). Not all teachers are
expected to teach all course levels. Rather, Ridgeview is seeking applicants who are passionate
about their discipline, and are creative, teachable, and excited to work with a broad range of
pupils. That said, a background in Chemistry would be ideal for the needs of the department.

Ridgeview neither requires nor prefers candidates with a teacher certification and would rather
solicit applications from individuals who have demonstrated academic mastery in a scientific
field. Teaching experience is preferred but is not essential. Ideal candidates will be familiar with
the fundamentals of classical education and defenders of the Western tradition.

A complete application includes:

Rsum
or CV.

Letter of interest.

Copies of transcripts.

A one- to three-page written response to Matthew B. Crawford's essay, "Science Education and
Liberal Education" (see the Careers page on the Ridgeview website).

Upon submitting a complete application, candidates may be contacted for an initial interview with the Department Head and/or Academic Dean. Successful candidates will then be asked to conduct a mock teach and interview with a hiring committee. After this, final hiring decisions are made.