Upper School Science Teacher

Metairie Park Country Day School is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic educator to teach Biology and Chemistry in the Upper School for the 2025-2026 school year. Our teachers are responsible for creating challenging, engaging, supportive learning environments for all students and implementing mind-brain education strategies to help our students reach their full potential. Prospective applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Education and/or Science, preferably Biology or Chemistry. Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required. The full-time, 10-month position includes a comprehensive benefits package along with all school holidays.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach up to five sections of Upper School Science
• Understand the demands and challenges of a science curriculum and can implement effective teaching and laboratory experiences that will get students excited about Biology and/or Chemistry
• Ability to differentiate instruction, assessment, and feedback to meet the needs of all students
• Experience with the integration of technology as a tool for engaging students and enhancing instruction
• Serve as an advisor to roughly a dozen students, which requires monitoring student progress in all facets of school life and assisting the student in making goals, plans, and decisions
• Communicate with parents about students’ progress
• Be an open and active participant in regular professional learning
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School or a division principal
• Support the Mission of the School and its leadership

Information about Country Day is available on our website:

Interested parties may send a resume, a cover letter with teaching philosophy, and a personal statement with a specific description of what we might see in a class taught by the candidate to careers@mpcds.com

Applicants should title all of their documents as their first and last name. Applicants should also include “Upper School Science Position” in the subject line of the email.

Metairie Park Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Private school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person