Middle School Science Teacher

Kingswood Oxford School
West Hartford, CT

Starting August 2025

Kingswood Oxford is seeking a full-time Middle School Science teacher who is passionate,
innovative, and collaborative – an educator who models a growth mindset and is committed
to equity-focused pedagogy. In addition to having a strong educational background and
teaching experience in Science, successful candidates will be technologically savvy, have
experience with curriculum design, and model best teaching practices. Candidates should
also understand the importance of involvement in the community, student engagement and
empowerment, ongoing professional development, and authentic collaboration with other
faculty and sta� to advance the school’s mission and strategic vision.

On the whole, optimal teaching candidates at Kingswood Oxford will show the following
traits:

• Collaborative: works well with others, pitches in, pushes others in their practice
• Curious: about their subject, students, the world, teaching, and learning; approaches

continuous practice of self-knowledge to create equitable/inclusive learning
communities

Curricularly, successful candidates should have a background in teaching all types of
general science. Experiences or expertise in biology, environmental science, physics, and/or
chemistry are important. Successful candidates must integrate real-world applications and
apply industry connections. Successful candidates must also have experience teaching
NGSS standards and guided practice. This position involves multiple parts:

• Teaching 4 classes of Science
• Coaching/co-curricular duties for two seasons or the equivalent
• Advising a small group of children
• Participating in our Middle School Skills Incubator Program.

Kingswood Oxford School Equal Opportunity Employer and Anti-Discrimination Statement

KO actively seeks to attract and welcome a diverse population of students, faculty, and sta�,
including di�erences in race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, gender expression, gender
identity, and sexual orientation. At KO, we believe that a diversity of ideas and perspectives enriches
our community and improves our understanding. We continually work to increase equity and access
within our learning community and seek candidates who are similarly committed to this work. If
you would like to join us in this work, we welcome your application. More information can be found
at https://www.kingswoodoxford.org/

Kingswood Oxford School provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color,
sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other
status protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring,
training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layo�, compensation, bene�ts, social
and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance
with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The Strategic Vision:

Kingswood Oxford is a transformative day school, located in West Hartford, CT that
engages students in real-world and interdisciplinary learning opportunities by expanding
the classroom beyond our campus and partnering with people and institutions in the
Greater Hartford area. Our signature educational approach develops compassionate
collaborators, active problem-solvers, and ethical citizens who lead and serve in the wider
community.

More information can be found at https://www.kingswoodoxford.org/
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to
jobopenings@kingswoodoxford.org.