Middle School Science Teacher_One-Year Position
Middle School Science Teacher_One-Year Position
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$ 45000 - 65000
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St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for a Middle School Science Teacher-One Year Position.
About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:
St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational non-sectarian college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul Minnesota serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul Minneapolis and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.
For additional information about the schools curriculum community and culture please visit our website at .
About the Middle School:
The Middle School at SPA is a place where students in Grades 6-8 experience the transition from childhood to young adulthood safely and surrounded by adults who care. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and our innovative and rigorous curriculum. The Middle School curriculum emphasizes wide-ranging exploration and skill development in specific disciplines taught by teachers who understand and genuinely enjoy students at this age. Organization and accountability are emphasized and students learn to take responsibility for managing their work.
In the Middle School students are challenged to embrace new ideas and think independently. The classroom experience is based on increased academic rigor combined with increased freedom of choice and support for the social/emotional needs of young adolescents is provided using Developmental Designs for Middle School. Finally the advisory system sets clear standards and expectations for individual behavior and community norms.
For more information about the Middle School please visit the Middle School section of our website.
Position Begins: August 2025
Status: 1.0 Full-time Exempt One-Year Position
Department: Instructional Faculty Middle School
Salary Range: $45000- $65000 based on years of experience and level of degree
Position Description: This is a one-year full-time appointment open to applicants with the knowledge experience and desire to teach science to students in grades 6-8. Candidates should bring experience teaching and engaging middle school students across all foundational science content areas including Life Science Earth Science and Physical Science in addition to a strong academic background in these fields. Training and experience working with middle school students in computer science math engineering and/or robotics are preferred. Strong candidates will have experience teaching full-time in a Middle School environment and have demonstrated experience working with adolescents understanding their social-emotional and academic development.
A bachelors degree in science or a related field is required; a Masters is preferred. We seek a candidate who has a demonstrated passion for the sciences and a track record leveraging this passion into effective practices that encourage students to think creatively engage with ideas deeply and lead with intellectual curiosity. As importantly we seek candidates who are committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching and are able to operate effectively in diverse environments while also interacting successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds. In addition candidates should be able to:
Create developmentally appropriate curricula;
Establish a supportive and engaging classroom environment for students;
Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents/guardians;
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues students and families;
Advise students effectively and otherwise contribute to the life of the school outside the classroom
Training and experience in Developmental Designs for Middle School are preferred; however the school will provide training before the year begins. All candidates are expected to carry out the mission of SPA Shaping the minds and hearts of the people who will change the world.
How to Apply:
Resume review will begin immediately. Interested candidates should apply online at Please submit the following information with your application to be considered: letter of interest resume statement of teaching philosophy and a list of references.
SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.
Employment Type
Full Time
