What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Science Teacher position at The Harley School?
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Posted: 28-Feb-25
Location: ROCHESTER, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $44,500.00 - $71,000.00
Categories
Science
The Harley School, a Nursery through Grade 12 independent school in Rochester, New York, with approximately 500 students, seeks a full-time Middle School Science teacher for 2025-2026.
The Middle School Science teacher will work with students, faculty, staff, and parents to promote the social, emotional, and academic success of students. Through an integrative and collaborative approach, the ideal candidate will promote a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school, and community. Teachers value working at Harley for the strong academic culture, curricular innovation, diverse students, and collaborative colleagues. In addition, with the Commons—our “barn” devoted to education for a sustainable future—opportunities abound for development of science curricula geared to principles of sustainable development.
Every candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to engaging in ongoing DE & I work, including their own professional growth, the integration of a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy, and continued learning opportunities.
Duties And Responsibilities
Pay: $44,500.00 - $71,000.00 per year
Benefits
Language: English (Preferred)
License/Certification: Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
To Apply
In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and identities. Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive community of learners.” Along with a cover letter and résumé, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community. Submit a cover letter, resume, and diversity statement to jobs@harleyschool.org and include Middle School Science Teacher in the subject line.
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About The Harley School
At The Harley School, we foster a thriving environment in which we all become our truest and best selves. Our values, both in school and beyond, are: community, academic excellence, joy in learning, wellness, and sustainability. We believe children are innately curious about the world and joyfully engaged in it. Our faculty cultivate an environment of academic exploration, where taking risks, making mistakes, and engaging in constructive discourse are integral to intellectual growth. Sustainability is an essential element of the framework that drives curriculum and community decision-making in ways that allow us to care for the planet and each other. We encourage compassionate connection within a diverse community, where each individual is valued and supported to reach their full potential. Harley’s breadth of educational opportunities provides an environment for innovation, creativity, and scholarly pursuits that set the stage for student contributions to the greater good while, as our motto states, they “Become What Thou Art.”
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Posted: 28-Feb-25
Location: ROCHESTER, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $44,500.00 - $71,000.00
Categories
Science
The Harley School, a Nursery through Grade 12 independent school in Rochester, New York, with approximately 500 students, seeks a full-time Middle School Science teacher for 2025-2026.
The Middle School Science teacher will work with students, faculty, staff, and parents to promote the social, emotional, and academic success of students. Through an integrative and collaborative approach, the ideal candidate will promote a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school, and community. Teachers value working at Harley for the strong academic culture, curricular innovation, diverse students, and collaborative colleagues. In addition, with the Commons—our “barn” devoted to education for a sustainable future—opportunities abound for development of science curricula geared to principles of sustainable development.
Every candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to engaging in ongoing DE & I work, including their own professional growth, the integration of a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy, and continued learning opportunities.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Contributing positively to a student-centered culture focused on learning and growth
- Teaching multiple sections of Science in a developmentally appropriate manner
- Serving as an advisor in the Middle School Advisory program
- Working and communicating effectively with parents/guardians in formal and informal conferences, written reports/emails and newsletters
- Creating an inclusive classroom environment through regular class meetings, supportive interactions with students, and clear expectations for community behavior
- Collaborating and liaising with other professionals to discuss individual student needs
- Evaluating and accurately communicating student progress and learning plan
- Collaborating with other Middle School teachers, educators, specialists, and staff members to develop curriculum, plan trips or special projects, and support students
- Performing other related duties as assigned by the Head of School and Head of Middle School
- Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning, using a student-centered approach, creating an environment that values student voices and the ability to learn and implement new instructional practices over time
- Current knowledge of all subject area content and lab based science instruction.
- Enthusiasm to become part of our vibrant school community, broadly engaging with students and colleagues
- Ability to collaborate with parents/guardians to develop individualized support and appropriate scaffolding for students using a variety of assessment methods and feedback systems.
- Commitment to nurturing the whole child by caring for the emotional and social needs of each student and experience working as an advisor
- Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competencies, and demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive and respectful relationships with a commitment to adolescent education
- Commitment to continual growth in understanding personal biases and role within societal systems
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students and our community
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, educational software such as Google Suite, Blackbaud/Education Edge, and the ability to learn new and evolving technology
- Possess the minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with graduate degree and/or teaching credential preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Pay: $44,500.00 - $71,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Language: English (Preferred)
License/Certification: Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
To Apply
In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and identities. Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive community of learners.” Along with a cover letter and résumé, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community. Submit a cover letter, resume, and diversity statement to jobs@harleyschool.org and include Middle School Science Teacher in the subject line.
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About The Harley School
At The Harley School, we foster a thriving environment in which we all become our truest and best selves. Our values, both in school and beyond, are: community, academic excellence, joy in learning, wellness, and sustainability. We believe children are innately curious about the world and joyfully engaged in it. Our faculty cultivate an environment of academic exploration, where taking risks, making mistakes, and engaging in constructive discourse are integral to intellectual growth. Sustainability is an essential element of the framework that drives curriculum and community decision-making in ways that allow us to care for the planet and each other. We encourage compassionate connection within a diverse community, where each individual is valued and supported to reach their full potential. Harley’s breadth of educational opportunities provides an environment for innovation, creativity, and scholarly pursuits that set the stage for student contributions to the greater good while, as our motto states, they “Become What Thou Art.”
Connections working at The Harley School
More Jobs from This Employer
https://careers.nais.org/jobs/21115684/middle-school-science-teacher
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