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Middle & Upper School Life Science Teacher

Position: Middle School & Upper School Life Science Teacher
Location: Newton Country Day School, 785 Centre St. Newton, MA
Schedule: Full-time, 10 months
Salary: $63,000-130,000, dependent on education and experience

Position Summary

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart seeks a passionate educator to teach Life Science in both Middle School and Upper School. This position requires a versatile instructor capable of teaching students in grades 7-9 who demonstrates a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs and to serving in a highly relational learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach four sections, including Middle School Life Science and Upper School Biology
• Mentor students in Independent Research in Science
• Cultivate scientific curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners
• Inspire students to explore the world of science 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field required (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum of three years of Middle School and/or Upper School science teaching experience
• Pedagogical expertise in science education with a strong emphasis on lab-based and project-based instruction
• Competence in maintaining a safe lab environment through strict adherence to safety protocols
• Experience in scientific research is highly desirable
• Exceptional capabilities in student engagement and support
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning approaches
• Demonstrated ability to develop individualized learning strategies and flexibility in teaching methodology
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Alignment with the Sacred Heart educational mission to educate the whole child

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.

To apply: send a cover letter and resume to Ellen Levine: elevine@newtonSH.org