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Job Description
The Opportunity
The Science Department at The Episcopal Academy is seeking an Upper School science teacher to add to our vibrant 18person department. This educator will primarily teach Biology and related courses. Special consideration is given to candidates with flexibility to teach beyond Biology such as in Chemistry Environmental Science and/or Physics. We seek a collaborative team player excited to be part of a new approach to teaching science committed to building and sustaining inclusive learning spaces and invested in their continued growth as a scientist and educator. It is an exciting moment in our departments history with a newly revised curriculum that continues to evolve growing investment in environmental science and emerging industry and community partnerships.
Who You Are
While many professional journeys lead to a science classroom we believe an individual can be a successful science teacher at Episcopal if they identify with the following:
- Youre deeply committed to working with all students and believe in the immense potential of all children.
- You are a thought leader who continues to demonstrate interest in professional development.
- Youre a team player who recognizes the value of diverse perspectives.
- Youre a strong communicator capable of connecting with students parents and colleagues in meaningful ways.
- Youre passionate about a guided inquirybased labintensive approach to teaching science.
- Youre open to various assessment strategies where the student is at the center and application of knowledge is an essential outcome.
- You have a background in developing science curriculum/lesson plans that are inclusive of voices not often seen in the curriculum.
- Experience with or willingness to learn our LMS (Canvas) Google Suite science specific resources.
- Experience in a specific science field welcome.
- Robotics experience will be viewed favorably.
What Youll Do
Faculty at The Episcopal Academy wear many hats. In this role well be looking for a colleague to:
- Teach four sections of labbased science in the upper school with an emphasis on biology.
- Advise a small group of upper school students
- Become involved in the life of the school through advising coaching and/or supervising activities
A Little More About Us
While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work we believe all employees should:
- Be studentcentered and show it through actions and interactions with students colleagues and parents.
- Embody and live The Stripes.
- Consistently maintain high standards for their work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
- Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn personally and professionally and see others especially students as having the ability to learn and reach success.
- Foster a positive culture by being optimistic selfless flexible and collaborative.
- Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter current resume and list of three references as PDF documents.
Position Term Begins: August 2025
The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.
Employment Type
Contract
