Science Department Chair

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization has partnered with a Jewish independent school in Miami, Florida that is currently seeking a Middle/Upper School Science Teacher and Department Chair.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities:

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned science courses across middle and upper school.
• Foster a rigorous, inquiry-based classroom culture grounded in curiosity and critical thinking.
• Lead hands-on laboratory experiences and authentic scientific investigation.

Department Chair Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and leadership for the science department, including curriculum development and vertical alignment (grades 6–12).
• Coach and support science faculty through observation, feedback, and professional growth planning.
• Lead department meetings and facilitate collaboration, data-informed instruction, and curriculum refinement.
• Partner with school leadership on hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of science faculty
• Oversee course development, scope and sequence, and integration of interdisciplinary and real-world applications.
• Ensure consistency in instructional quality, assessment practices, and student experience across courses.
• Support the integration of technology, innovation, and emerging best practices in STEM education.

Community & School Responsibilities:

• Advisory, media literacy, research, service learning, or mentorship role as part of our unique Friday schedule.
• Tutorial sessions twice weekly.
• Participate in robust professional development throughout the year.
• Lead or contribute to faculty professional learning within the department and across the school.
• Support special onboarding and leadership programming with students during the first 3 weeks of the school year.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience at the middle or upper school level.
• Undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline (physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, engineering, or a closely related field; advanced degree preferred).
• Experience with hands-on labs, guided experimentation, and open-ended inquiry.
• Ability to teach across multiple areas of science, with strong preference for candidates able to teach physics.
• Ability to connect with and inspire students.
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively in high-functioning teams across departments.
• Excellent people skills and strong communication abilities (oral and written).
• Mastery of Google Workspace for Education and comfort with new technologies.
• Understanding of project- and inquiry-based learning, as well as design thinking.
• Experience working with high-achieving or gifted students is an asset.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.