Science Teacher-Upper School

Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses - one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, and the other in Manhattan. The Fieldston Upper campus, located in Riverdale, is comprised of approximately 600 students in Grades 9-12th. 

What is essential about working at our school? 

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and belief and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self. 

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue and professional development about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic and progressive school a reality.

We are looking for passionate educators to join our community who are committed to progressive education, who consider ethics and anti-bias work to be at the core of their work with students and colleagues, and who will contribute to the academic success of all our students. . Currently, we are seeking a full time Science Teacher to teach 11th grade Physics beginning on September 1, 2025.  

The hiring range for this position is $73,069-$177,505.

Please note that this is an onsite role and is not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Responsibilities 
Specific responsibilities of the Science Teacher will include:

• Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;

• Preparing for and communicating details about student performance and growth with parents and/or guardians at scheduled conferences;

• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the classroom in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;

• Maintaining accurate student record keeping, including grades and attendance;

• Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth; 

• Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;

• Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings;

• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and

• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements
The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, an advanced degree is preferred;

• An understanding of and commitment to cultural competency  and how to support a diverse student population, especially through teaching a more inclusive science curriculum;

• A minimum of  3 years of experience teaching science at the high school or college level;

• Excellent laboratory skills;

• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning;

• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback; 

• A passion for progressive education;

• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools, and whiteboards); 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;

• A collaborative approach with other science colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;

• A deep respect and  appreciation for diversity in all of its forms;

• The ability to manage time effectively, prioritize required tasks and stay organized;

• The capacity to maintain a pleasant and positive attitude towards teaching and learning;

• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and

• The ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback.

To Apply:

All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information of three professional references.

EEO

ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.