Upper School Interim Biological Sciences Teacher

Job Description:

The Blake School seeks to hire a dynamic one-year interim science teacher for grades 9-12 capable of teaching all levels of biology and possibly biology-based electives for the 2025-26 school year. This is a 1.0, benefits-eligible position. Applicant review will begin April 2, 2025.

A strong candidate will be…

an innovator

…with significant and successful experience designing and teaching a broad scope of biology courses in an upper school environment. This could include AP biology, genetics and general biology courses.

…who uses creative solution-based thinking and seeks new opportunities for student engagement inside and outside of the classroom.

…who embraces the incorporation of a wide range of texts, media and technology that respond to the dynamic, ever-changing nature of meaningful teaching and learning.

a collaborator

…who is reflective, open to feedback and eager for professional collaboration.

…who welcomes the opportunity to be an active, intentional member of a PK-12 community of teachers, staff, students, parents and stakeholders.

…who seeks to build vertical and horizontal alignment with science colleagues in designing curricular scope and sequence.

an expert

… with a deep, sustained commitment to developing their knowledge of content and curriculum.

… who is a positive, curious, proactive educator with a passion for sharing a best-practice, student-centered pedagogy in the sciences.

…who is fully committed to meeting both the academic and social-emotional needs of students.

a culture-builder

…who is enthusiastic about working with adolescents and supporting them in developing a deep engagement and excitement in science.

…who demonstrates the ability to understand and bridge diverse perspectives, identities and lived experiences and empowers students to engage across differences.

…who is committed to equitable practices.

…who possesses an understanding of and commitment to modeling and teaching intercultural competence.

a professional

…who actively seeks professional development opportunities and is familiar with current educational research including standards for science learning utilizing NGSS guidelines and inquiry-based methods.

…who has a deep emotional intelligence and demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills in their communication with students, families and colleagues.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of a combination of biology and biology advanced science electives at various levels in the Upper School (grades 9-12)

• Advise a group of 10-12 students

• Hold conferences with students and parents in the fall and spring and write narrative comments for each student at the end of each semester

• Participate in departmental, divisional and all-school initiatives and meetings