Upper School Physics Teacher

Sun Valley Community School 

Full-Time Teaching Position

From our campus to the wilderness, we inspire students to think critically, engage confidently, embrace challenges, and lead impactful, purposeful lives.

Sun Valley Community School seeks an experienced Upper School Physics Teacher to join our Science Department. This is a full-time teaching position beginning August 10, 2026. 

Duties include teaching up to five sections of Upper School Science each term, serving as a student advisor, participating in the school’s Outdoor Program, and contributing to Upper School co-curricular offerings. For the right candidate, the position may also include Residential Life responsibilities and housing.

Candidates should value strong relationships with students, appreciate the art and craft of teaching, and approach education with enthusiasm, curiosity, and professionalism. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics or a related field and must be committed to facilitating the study of physics and physical science while also preparing students to engage with the variety of ways these topics intersect with modern life.  

At Community School, we embrace challenges, cultivate a rich life outside of school, find deep satisfaction in working with colleagues, and maintain a healthy sense of humor. Educating can be hard work, but it is also joyful and meaningful. Community School is a deeply collaborative culture, so flexibility, organization, and a strong commitment to partnering with colleagues, students, and families are central to this position. Candidates should understand and embrace the culture of a small independent school in a mountain resort town. Community School educates a number of competitive skiers and other athletes, so candidates should understand the demands placed on student-athletes and proactively support students who miss class due to competition or travel through clear communication, thoughtful planning, and flexible instructional practices.

This position includes benefits including health insurance. SVCS has access to rental housing units throughout the Wood River Valley. Depending on availability, family size and other factors, SVCS may be able to assist new employees who are relocating from out of state with their housing transition. Should you reach the finalist stage of this search, the business office will discuss the details of this potential relocation support.  Finalists will be required to complete state and federal background screening to ensure eligibility to work safely with students.

Interested candidates should go to our website to learn more about our school. To apply, please complete this application. Any additional questions should be directed to:

Jessica Wasilewski, Upper School Head

Sun Valley Community School

jwasilewski@communityschool.org

ABOUT SUN VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Our philosophy? Build community. Take risks. Grow your curiosities. Pursue your passions. Aim for personal bests. We are a PreK-12 day and boarding college prep school of 450 students set in the iconic mountain resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho. Our faculty and staff are passionate about the outdoors, the arts, innovation, athletics, adventure, service, and the work they do with students. They are engaged and encouraging, and they believe in our student-centered approach.

Our students are open to new experiences, take advantage of the natural environment, thrive in a small-town community but have a solid sense of the broader world. A Sun Valley Community School experience balances intellectual inquiry with adventure. We ask students and faculty alike to push comfort zones and seek understanding. We value inclusivity, authenticity, and critical thinking.

Sun Valley Community School is an equal opportunity employer. The school encourages, seeks, and will employ applicants the school deems qualified for the position sought, regardless of age, ethnic background, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, or physical ability, with reasonable accommodation to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

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