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About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver Prep is what’s now and what's next in education – Miami's school of choice for challenging, future-ready, personalized learning to meet the needs and fuel the aspirations of our diverse and dynamic community. Alongside our experienced and dedicated faculty, our students discover their passions and shape powerful futures that meaningfully impact our world. Gulliver is a national model for teaching and learning where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, innovation, and the highest levels of achievement.

Founded in 1926 and later transformed under the visionary leadership of Marian C. Krutulis, Gulliver has been a leading school of distinction for nearly 100 years. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. We are opening the world wide for members of our community to learn boldly, act with great heart, and lead wisely.

 

Job Summary

The Upper School at Gulliver Prep is seeking passionate and dedicated educators for a variety of positions within the Science department to join our growing team. This position may be responsible for teaching such courses as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Planetary Science, and Environmental Science. Many courses are offered at both the AP and IB level. In addition, qualified candidates must be able to set-up and administer laboratory experiments. 

Qualified applicants must be able to develop and execute effective lesson plans that cover the curriculum, engage students’ interests, and promote higher-order thinking.  Additionally, these roles will require collaboration with other instructors and instructors of other disciplines. Applicants must be adept at keeping accurate records of student progress and communicating with students, parents, and counselors to discuss concerns or issues. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.  Master’s degree preferred
  • At least two years of teaching experience; at the upper school level is preferred. 

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Effective classroom management skills. 
  • Experience employing a range of pedagogical approaches (e.g., direct instruction, project-based learning, cooperative group work).
  • Proficient with technology, including Google and interactive whiteboards.
  • Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students. 

 

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s) and Drug Screen.

 

Gulliver Prep is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.  

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