What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Teacher position at The Episcopal Academy?
The Opportunity
The Science Department at The Episcopal Academy is seeking an Upper School science teacher to add to our vibrant 18-person department. This educator will primarily teach Biology and related courses. Special consideration is given to candidates with flexibility to teach beyond Biology, such as in Chemistry, Environmental Science and/or Physics. We seek a collaborative team player excited to be part of a new approach to teaching science, committed to building and sustaining inclusive learning spaces, and invested in their continued growth as a scientist and educator. It is an exciting moment in our department's history with a newly revised curriculum that continues to evolve, growing investment in environmental science, and emerging industry and community partnerships.
Who You Are
While many professional journeys lead to a science classroom, we believe an individual can be a successful science teacher at Episcopal if they identify with the following:
- You're deeply committed to working with all students and believe in the immense potential of all children.
- You are a thought leader who continues to demonstrate interest in professional development.
- You're a team player who recognizes the value of diverse perspectives.
- You're a strong communicator, capable of connecting with students, parents, and colleagues in meaningful ways.
- You're passionate about a guided inquiry-based, lab-intensive approach to teaching science.
- You're open to various assessment strategies where the student is at the center and application of knowledge is an essential outcome.
- You have a background in developing science curriculum/lesson plans that are inclusive of voices not often seen in the curriculum.
- Experience with or willingness to learn our LMS (Canvas), Google Suite, science specific resources.
- Experience in a specific science field welcome.
What You'll Do
Faculty at The Episcopal Academy wear many hats. In this role, we'll be looking for a colleague to:
- Teach four sections of lab-based science in the upper school with an emphasis on biology.
- Advise a small group of upper school students
- Become involved in the life of the school, through advising, coaching, and/or supervising activities
A Little More About Us
While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:
- Be student-centered and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Embody and live The Stripes.
- Consistently maintain high standards for their work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
- Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, personally and professionally, and see others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
- Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
- Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume, and list of three references as PDF documents.
Position Term Begins: August 2025
The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.
