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Middle School Science & Engineering Teacher

Position: Middle School Science & Engineering Teacher
Location: Newton Country Day School, 785 Centre St. Newton, MA
Schedule: Academic Year
Salary: $63,000-$130,000 commensurate with experience
Travel: as applicable

Position Summary

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart seeks a passionate science educator for its Middle School, specializing in Physical Science and Engineering. This position requires a versatile instructor who is capable of teaching students in grades 6-8 with a focus on grade 8 and who exhibits a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs and serving in a highly relational learning environment.

Position Requirements

• Teach four sections of middle school science, ranging from life science to earth science to physical science & engineering
• Inspire students to explore the world of science and engineering through hands-on experiences and project-based learning
• Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills by guiding students through real-world challenges and collaborative projects.
• Provide individualized student support and accessible extra help
• Design adaptive learning strategies for varied student abilities
• Assess academic progress through personalized evaluation
• Partner with colleagues to enrich science learning experiences and contribute actively to a team-based culture of collegiality
• Collaborate in designing experiential and interdisciplinary learning opportunities to take learning beyond the confines of the science classroom
• Exhibit a strong commitment to lifelong learning by engaging in professional development opportunities
• Participate actively in the life of the wider school community by serving as an advisor for up to eight students, a moderator for a grade level, and a moderator for a co-curricular student activity; participating in weekly community time (announcements, chapel, class meeting); attending occasional evening and weekend events; and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science (biology, chemistry, or physics) or engineering field required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of middle school science teaching experience
• Demonstrated pedagogical expertise in science education, with a strong emphasis on effective lab-based and project-based instruction
• Demonstrated competence in maintaining a safe lab environment through strict adherence to safety protocols
• Experience in scientific research and a foundation in the engineering design process strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support students effectively
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning approaches
• Demonstrated ability to develop individualized learning strategies and flexibility in teaching methodology
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated alignment with the Sacred Heart educational mission to educate the whole child

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise and versatility across scientific disciplines at the middle school level, including life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering, along with pedagogical innovation and a genuine passion for fostering student growth and skill development in the sciences.

Newton Country Day School offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Newton Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer. MA law requires fingerprint-based and criminal offender record information (CORI) checks for all employees working in public and private schools.

Send resume and cover letter to Ellen Levine: elevine@newtonSH.org