Middle School Science

Hathaway Brown School is seeking a full-time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2025-26 academic year. We are looking for a dedicated and innovative educator with a passion for science and middle school education.

• Usual teaching load of four sections of Middle School science classes, emphasizing inquiry and exploration.
• Mentor approximately 10-12 middle school girls, offering academic counseling, community building, and family communication.
• Participate in supervisory duties, including chaperoning multi-day class trips and contributing to school events and assemblies.
• Lead Academy Choice classes and mentor students in the Science Research elective, promoting hands-on learning and scientific inquiry.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including science and math teachers, grade-level deans, and diversity liaisons, to enrich the middle school experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Science Education required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Proven expertise in applying Next Generation Science Standards, including inquiry-based learning and data-driven instruction.
• Strong technology skills, including experience with iPads, learning management systems, and digital tools.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and effective classroom practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students and families.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Energetic, innovative, and growth-oriented mindset.

Language Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with parents and/or employees of an organization.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WHY HATHAWAY BROWN:

• Competitive salaries for Independent Schools
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision package, 403(b) plan with matching
• Employer covered life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary insurance offerings: additional life, accident, critical illness,
• Professional development program
• Wellness credit
• Collaborative teaching environment with seasoned professionals

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Hathaway Brown School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community through our admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, curricular and extracurricular programming, and school culture. We believe that these communities must be centered on the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who are members of other marginalized communities. Click here to be directed to our full DEI Statement.

ABOUT HATHAWAY BROWN

Hathaway Brown School has a rich 149-year history of educating and empowering girls. As Ohio’s oldest continually operating college-preparatory for girls, Hathaway Brown has earned a reputation for academic excellence and innovation in the region and around the country. Home of the Learn for Life signature approach, Hathaway Brown has long been devoted to a fusion of cutting-edge curriculum and experiential learning. Our approximately 850 students and 225 faculty and staff come to Hathaway Brown from 89 different communities in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy our stunning 16-acre campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio – just minutes from the cultural attractions of downtown Cleveland.