Middle School Science Teacher

The Opportunity

The Episcopal Academy is seeking a middle school science teacher to join our 16-person, grades 6-12 Science Department for the 2025-2026 school year. Our ideal candidate will deeply understand how to approach problem-based learning. We seek a collaborative team player excited to be part of a vibrant department dedicated to a new approach to teaching science, committed to building and sustaining inclusive learning spaces, and invested in continued growth as a scientist and educator.

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, particularly in these middle grades, and believe in the immense potential of all children.
• 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 Science, and about inspiring the scientific curiosity in all of your students.
• You are familiar with the guided inquiry approach to teaching science, which places the student at the forefront of investigation and discovery.
• You're open to various assessment strategies where the student is at the center and application of knowledge is an essential outcome.
• Bonus points for experience and facility with LMSs, Google Suite, science-specific lab simulation sites; and research in a specific science field. A sense of humor is always welcome.

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 his or her work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both 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.