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Upper School Science Teacher (Engineering/Physics)
McDonogh School
Application
Details
Posted: 06-Jan-26
Location: Owings Mills, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary Details:
Compensation for this position will generally be offered in the range of $55,000 - $70,000. Individual offers will be specific, and based on education, experience, and benchmarking parameters.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
McDonogh School is posting an anticipated opening in the Upper School Science Department for the 2026-2027 school year.
McDonogh School seeks a dynamic educator to teach in the Upper School’s Engineering and Physics programs. This role features teaching the introductory course or one of the second-year courses in our established engineering pathway, guiding students through authentic design challenges, engineering practices, and hands-on fabrication using modern maker-space tools and technologies. Strong candidates will also bring experience in robotics, including mentoring, team leadership, or integrating robotics concepts into coursework. In addition to engineering, the position includes teaching introductory, algebra-based Physics to ninth-grade students as part of the school’s core science sequence. The ideal candidate will have strong content knowledge in both engineering and physics; be adept with tools such as 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and microcontroller platforms; and be skilled in inquiry-based and project-based learning. The successful applicant will be student-centered, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a vibrant and innovative STEM environment that connects physics and engineering to real-world applications.
Essential Functions
Teaching and Curriculum Development
Inspire, engage, and encourage students in the study of physics through innovative and interactive teaching strategies, making complex concepts accessible to ninth-grade learners
Develop and deliver curriculum that challenges students across all levels while meeting them where they are academically, with particular attention to building strong foundational understanding for students new to high school science
Value, promote, and cultivate the importance of effort and grit in students' academic achievement; celebrate incremental growth alongside achievement
Create and maintain a student-centered learning environment where curiosity, collaboration, and scientific inquiry are prioritized
Foster students' development of laboratory skills, scientific reasoning, mathematical problem-solving, data analysis, and evidence-based argumentation
Design and facilitate hands-on investigations, demonstrations, and project-based learning experiences that emphasize the real-world applications of physics
Integrate engineering design principles and computational thinking when appropriate, creating meaningful connections to the school's engineering and computer science programs
Guide students in developing AI literacy, including understanding ethical use of AI tools in writing and research, and cultivating critical thinking about AI-generated content
Teach advanced physics courses as needed, potentially including AP Physics or specialized electives
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Engagement
Work collaboratively with Science department colleagues teaching the same courses to ensure consistent content coverage and similar student experiences across sections
Partner actively with engineering and computer science faculty to create interdisciplinary projects and learning experiences that bridge physics with applied fields
Engage in interdisciplinary partnerships that connect physics to mathematics, technology, and other disciplines
Participate actively in the broader McDonogh community through school activities, events, and initiatives both within and outside the Science department
Support school-wide initiatives and policies, including the digital device policy
Student Support and Mentorship
Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, providing academic guidance, social-emotional support, and mentorship through the Upper School advisory program
Build meaningful relationships with students that extend beyond the classroom, particularly in supporting ninth-grade students' transition to Upper School
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and concerns
Professional Growth and School Contributions
Act in accordance with and overtly support the school's mission and values
Participate in professional development opportunities to continually grow as an educator, including classroom observations, conferences, workshops, and departmental collaboration
Exhibit professional standards of presentation, punctuality, courtesy, and discretion
Respond flexibly to the evolving needs of the School, which may include service learning coordination, athletics coaching, club advising, assigned supervision duties, and other responsibilities as determined by the Head of the Upper School
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field (required). Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Education, or related field (preferred).
Additional Experience
Ability to teach introductory, algebra-based Physics to ninth-grade students with an emphasis on conceptual understanding, inquiry, and hands-on learning (strongly preferred)
Experience designing and facilitating inquiry-based and project-based learning (preferred)
Experience teaching engineering courses, including design principles, fabrication, and microprocessor or microcontroller applications (strongly preferred)
Experience teaching in a neurodiverse learning environment (preferred)
Experience with robotics programs (e.g., FRC, FTC, VEX, or equivalent), including mentoring, team leadership, or integrating robotics concepts into coursework (preferred)
Familiarity with maker-space tools, engineering labs, or fabrication equipment such as 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and microcontroller platforms (preferred)
Prior teaching experience at the secondary level (preferred)
Strong content knowledge in physics with ability to teach both foundational and advanced concepts
Additional Requirements
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
Ability to integrate technology and computational tools into physics instruction
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion
Ability to successfully work with and within a culturally and academically diverse student body, staff, and community
Comfort with laboratory management, safety protocols, and physics demonstration equipment
Interest in mentoring students in physics-related competitions, clubs, or research projects (preferred)
Must be able to comply with background checks, including fingerprints, as required by the agency and / or state regulations
Must possess personal qualifications including flexibility, patience, professionalism, and physical and mental health consistent with the demands of the position
Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
Willingness to participate in co-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, or other programs)
Working Conditions
Evening and occasional weekend hours may be required for parent meetings, school events, or professional development. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting or carrying of equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires the ability to move around campus throughout the day.
McDonogh School is a community that finds joy in work, in play, and in the discovery and realization of personal potential. Strong, mutually respectful relationships among and between students and teachers inspire a passion for learning, a dedication to personal integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Embracing diversity of background, culture, and thought, the school builds upon its founder's original mission to provide a life-altering opportunity to develop in its students the will "to do the greatest possible amount of good."
Founded in 1873 and situated on an 820-acre campus, McDonogh is a day and boarding institution that employs 330 faculty and staff; serves 1,370 students in grades PK-12; has a substantial operating budget and endowment; and just completed a $75 million capital campaign, the largest of any independent school in Maryland. Long been recognized as one of the finest schools in the nation, McDonogh has a reputation for being highly innovative and "on the move."
McDonogh School strives to employ a faculty, administration, and staff exhibiting sound ethical standards and character traits such as moral courage and self-reliance, intellectual confidence ...and curiosity with a love of learning, and the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage in a wide scope of educational, athletic, and artistic endeavors.
Members of the McDonogh community strive to have the highest of moral principles, and to exhibit cooperativeness, loyalty, open-mindedness, and sensitivity, as well as attention to physical, mental, and emotional health, growth, and well-being of self and others.