HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS FACULTY POSITION

 

School Overview 

Sequoyah School is an independent K-12 day school in Pasadena, California, offering an innovative college-preparatory curriculum in a student-centered, experiential, humanistic environment. The school offers a developmentally appropriate program from elementary grades through high school. In keeping with its mission, “A Sequoyah education challenges the mind, nurtures the heart, and celebrates human dignity,” the school’s program supports a student’s social and emotional growth alongside their academic progress. The school was founded in 1958 and expanded its highly regarded elementary and junior high program to include a high school in 2016. The high school and K-8 divisions are located on separate campuses just 1.5 miles apart.

 

We are currently accepting applications for an immediate start/for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

Full-time (10 months)

Reports to the Science Department Chair

Salary Range: $68,000-$111,588

 

We are currently accepting applications for the fall of 2026. 

The full-time faculty position responsibilities include:

  • Teach 2 sections of physics courses per semester (Conceptual Physics for 9th and SAS Physics for 11th/12th)

  • Teach one section of an elective for one semester  (Examples: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics of Music)

  • Act as an Advisor to a group of 10-12 students

  • Facilitate a group in the Social Innovation Program (SIP) during the weekly SIP block

  • Supervise Talking Leaves presentations twice a year 

  • Act as a chaperone and driver for a camping trip once per year (with optional second trip)

  • Mentor a student club or Stewardship committee

  • Attend Morning Meetings daily

Qualifications

  • Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and must have experience teaching physics, engineering, or a related field. 

  • A bachelor's degree is required, a master's or PhD preferred. 

Successful candidates will also have the following qualifications:

  • A commitment to equity and inclusion

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a K-12 school setting

  • Demonstrated interest in inquiry-based, experiential, and deeper learning and competency-based assessment

  • Interest in participating in field studies/camping trips

  • Interest in interdisciplinary learning and teaching

  • Teach from an inclusive, anti-racist standpoint

  • Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of high school students

Sequoyah has a rich history of diversity and seeks candidates to enhance that tradition. Sequoyah offers competitive salary and benefits. The anticipated salary range the School reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $68,000-$111,588, depending on factors such as experience or education.

 

For more information about Sequoyah School and our hiring process, please see our website at www.sequoyahschool.org. Sequoyah School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.