Full-Time Teacher Science Department

Full-Time Teacher - Science Department
The Institution
Founded in 1841 Fordham Prep is a Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school for young men located on the Rose Hill Bronx campus adjacent to Fordham University in New York City. With approximately 950 students enrolled in grades 9-12 Fordham Prep draws young men of diverse backgrounds from throughout the boroughs of New York City and its surrounding suburbs. Fordham Preps mission is to form leaders committed to faith scholarship and service through a college preparatory education in the Catholic Jesuit tradition.
The Position
Fordham Prep seeks a full-time Science teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position entails teaching four class sections. The ideal applicant should be able to teach in the areas of Biology Chemistry and/or Physics and possess at least a bachelors degree in Science or a related subject area however a masters degree is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency with current scientific methodologies the ability to teach across the various levels of the curriculum a willingness to collaborate with others and strong classroom management skills. They should also have familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Ideal candidates will bring experience working with adolescents in a secondary school setting and be able to support the schools mission of fostering young men of academic excellence and good moral character through a commitment to the ideals of Jesuit education. Additional faculty responsibilities include proctoring student mentoring and department meetings. As Ignatian educators faculty are expected to demonstrate involvement in the larger school community i.e. participating in student retreats attending student programs/events moderating a student club and supporting student formation programs in our Catholic Jesuit tradition. Participation in non-tenured and Ignatian formation programs for new faculty and staff is required.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications and interviews will take place immediately; the position will be filled shortly thereafter. Please email a letter stating personal interest a comprehensive resume and the names and phone numbers of at least two references (who will not be contacted until later in the interview process) to the attention of Dr. Joseph Petriello 98 Principal and
Mr. John Haag 84 Science Department Chair at:
Fordham Preparatory School is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer). This is a 10-month tenure track faculty position (September to June) with all staff benefits including medical retirement and tuition remission at Fordham Preparatory School and Fordham University. Salary is set by the faculty scale based on academic credentials and teaching experience (range $65-92K).

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