Middle School Science Teacher

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus Ohio founded in 1898 serving diverse students in grades pre-k through 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women it is a vibrant community of more than 565 students 135 faculty and staff and 2500 active alumnae. CSGs 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus a city bustling with artistic civic and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the schools direction over the next several years CSG offers an exceptional student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts an impressive athletic program and a health-and-wellness curriculum that is unique in central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG.

Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire an energetic and creative full-time Middle School Science Teacher to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. CSG offers a competitive salary benefits and professional opportunities and welcomes candidates who add to the racial cultural religious and gender diversity of the school community.

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teach a range of middle school science classes for grades 6 7 and 8 including life earth space and physical sciences.
• Lead an advisory group.
• Participate actively in the life of the school including leading clubs and/or activities chaperoning school trips (including an overnight trip) and possibly coaching
• Potential leadership responsibilities such as Advisory Club or Affinity/Alliance Groups and roles such as Form Level Dean Department Chair or Center Director.

Characteristics Qualities Values & Competencies

• A belief in the endless capacity and promise of girls with a commitment to the mission of CSG.
• A student-centered educator who emphasizes inquiry innovation and balances the importance of depth and breadth of knowledge.
• Provides active learning experiences supports students intellectual curiosity creates a secure environment to support learning and assists students with their growing independence.
• Dedicated to motivating and inspiring students to achieve their highest potential; and building strong home and school partnerships.
• An individual with a growth mindset and a joy and passion for learning and education.
• Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues; committed to developing an equitable and inclusive classroom and community and dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience both inside and outside the classroom.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment agility and the capacity to pivot as needed.
• Committed to improving their practice through peer observation and professional development.
• Possesses facility with academic technology excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence strong cultural competence and a demonstrated belief in the value of a diverse and multicultural community.

Experience

• Minimum of Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred.
• Ability to teach a scope of different levels (standard advanced honors).
• Strong candidates will have at least three years of experience teaching.

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at: and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex age religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation disability veteran status marital status or any other status protec