Description

Middle School Science Teacher

Preamble

Boston College High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent school serving approximately 1400 young men across grades 7-12 from various communities across Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, Boston College High School continues its commitment to an authentic formation of the head, heart, and hands within the parameters of the Characteristics of Jesuit Education, the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, the BC High Mission Statement, and the strategic plan. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES

The science department invites applications to fill a position teaching 7th and 8th Grade Science in our Arrupe Division (Middle School) beginning in August for the 2024-2025 school year. The teacher will co-teach two groups of approximately forty students with an English teacher and a social studies teacher in a flexible block schedule. The three teachers will have two hours every day with each group of forty students and will coordinate with each other about how they divide up the students and the time. The teachers will also collaborate on creating interdisciplinary curriculum and projects as well as teaching skills across the disciplines. 

Another crucial aspect of the position is to serve as an advisor to 7th and 8th grade students. 

Requirements

Criteria

• Competency and passion to engage every student in a rigorous classroom.
• Willingness to embrace a student-centered learning model that incorporates education technology tools, open education resources, and varied instructional strategies.
• A strong and sincere commitment to professional development in both pedagogy and current practices in science curriculum.
• Collaborative and cooperative spirit in teaching and in curriculum development.
• Knowledge and commitment around diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Strong candidates will have:

• Experience teaching middle school students. 
• A bachelor’s degree in science education, biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, and/or a related field. A graduate degree in education and/or a related field preferred.
• Strong collaboration skills