About This Role
AP Physics Teacher
A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in AP Physics is required.
Job Description
MCQ is currently developing a Deeper Learning Program focused on authentic, project-based education. Our mission is to cultivate our students in five key areas: effective communication, collaboration, problem-solving and critical thinking, self-directed learning, and global leadership. We also provide a variety of Advanced Placement courses to reinforce the academic rigor of our program and boost our students' confidence as they prepare for college-level studies.
The AP Physics teacher will inspire and engage students in understanding and applying physics concepts through a rigorous curriculum that aligns with the College Board’s AP Physics frameworks and practices. The educator will design learning experiences that bridge high school and college standards by integrating mastery of AP-level content with practical, project-based investigations and engineering design challenges. Students will be required to articulate physical principles, solve quantitative problems, analyze data, and effectively communicate scientific reasoning.
Key teaching duties will include:
- Instruction of AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Develop and deliver a comprehensive series of lessons and laboratory experiences that prepare students for AP exams, emphasizing conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.
- Adherence to College Board standards: Create an annual Scheme of Work that covers all AP Physics topics (including kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotation, electricity and magnetism, waves, thermodynamics, and modern physics), integrates lab work, and familiarizes students with the examination format. The teacher should regularly review sample questions and scoring criteria while providing practice assessments.
- Authentic investigations and engineering design: Support students in scientific inquiries and engineering design projects, overseeing laboratory experiments, long-term research endeavors, and engineering challenges that involve formulating questions, designing experiments, controlling variables, collecting and analyzing data, and iterating designs. Incorporate outdoor or field-based learning experiences to enable students to gather real data, connect physics concepts to their environment, and appreciate the interconnectedness of scientific disciplines.
- Data analysis and argumentation: Offer students opportunities to collect, organize, and analyze data using spreadsheets, graphs, and statistical techniques. Ensure students compile their findings in structured lab reports and learn to formulate and assess scientific arguments based on evidence. Facilitate collaborative projects such as the AP Physics design challenge, independent research, or interdisciplinary investigations, promoting hands-on inquiry-based learning. These experiences will support students in developing self-directed learning skills and pave the way for college-level research and laboratory involvement.
- Bridge to College: Employ formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress. Provide prompt feedback on lab reports, problem sets, and projects while adapting instruction based on assessment data. Incorporate lessons on scientific writing, collaborative problem-solving, peer reviews, and presentation skills. Encourage students to link physics concepts with mathematics, computer science, and engineering. Offer guidance on time management and the strategies commonly used in college physics courses.
- Curriculum development: Collaborate with colleagues to design and enhance curricula and assessments. Work in conjunction with teachers in mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, or humanities to create interdisciplinary projects.
- Act as an advisor or mentor: Engage in co-curricular activities (such as clubs and research groups), and participate in school events, meetings, and responsibilities.
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