26-27 8th Grade Science Teacher

8TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER 

DO YOU: 

• have a passion for science, the commitment to support student mastery of your content, and the critical thinking skills that will set our students up for success in college and beyond? 
• believe that potential, not zip code, should determine a students’ trajectory for their future? 
• believe in the power of being a girl and that all students have the potential to graduate from high school, go to college, and succeed in life? 
• possess the willingness to collaborate with your colleagues and our school families, doing “whatever it takes,” to make our vision for our students a reality? 
  

If so, you are a great candidate to teach at Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, and we encourage you to apply for our current 8th Grade Science Teacher position. 

At the heart of GLOW Academy is a focus on “whole girl” education. We seek to foster the growth of leadership and confidence in our students and build and sustain family support, all while engaging all of our students in a rigorous college preparatory program. This means that GLOW emphasizes the following areas to ensure that each girl has a successful 6-12 experience and continues on to college: leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness and expanded opportunities in science, technology, math and the arts. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN THE GLOW TEAM 

At GLOW we recognize that teachers are the heart of the instructional program at our school. Therefore, the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is committed to the recruitment and retention of the highest caliber educators dedicated to our mission and our students. We get excited about educators who are fired up about learning; who want to spend their time discussing, preparing and immersing themselves in the content they’re about to teach and how they will teach it; and who yearn to work collaboratively with their colleagues to build a truly integrated curriculum experience for students. We’re looking for educators who believe that family and community partnerships are crucial and reach out beyond their classrooms to build relationships that support student learning and success. We value a hunger for feedback and the desire to engage in an ongoing process of reflection and growth for students and faculty. Above all, we are looking for educators who are passionate and committed to single gender education and our ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap for all our girls at GLOW. 

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching the North Carolina State Standards for 8th grade Science, and feels competent to teach in a diverse and ever changing learning environment. We are looking for teachers who understand that learning is a lifelong endeavor and who wish to continue to grow and learn as teachers, taking risks, and refining their teaching for the benefit of the students we serve.

POSITION DETAILS: Full-Time, 10-Month (August-May)

POSITION: 8th Grade Science Teacher 

AVAILABLE: August 3, 2026

REPORTS TO: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CERTIFICATION: NC Teacher Certification in the subject area and relevant grades
• EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to teach middle school and/or high school grades 6-12 with a passion for and competency in the appropriate subject area; experience in teaching 8th grade Science and preparing students to take the 8th grade Science EOG preferred 
• ENVIRONMENT: Demonstrated ability to build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implement positive behavior practices, and build strong relationships with students and families to support student success 
• CURRICULUM: Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the content standards outlined in the NC Standard Course of Study 
• WHOLE GIRL: Awareness of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls from high needs neighborhoods/communities. 

SALARY: NC Educators step pay scale, including honoring:

• Local supplement (New Hanover County Schools)
• 10% for a related master's degree 
• 12% for current National Board Certification 

BENEFITS: At GLOW Academy, we believe in taking care of the people who care for our students. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
• Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
• An industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted childcare for employee’s dependents at our sister school, Spark Academy
• Employee-accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

SUPPORT:

• All new staff will attend a formal orientation to learn more about the school, our expectations, and to help acclimate our new employees to the school community.
• All new staff with a continuing license will be assigned a “GLOW Guide,” a staff member who will support your transition to our school.
• All new staff with an initial license will be assigned a Mentor as part of our Beginning Teacher Program.

TO APPLY:

Visit the Careers page on our website and select “Current Openings.” Click on the position you’re interested in to view the full job description, then click the teal “Apply for this job” button. You’ll be guided through our Bamboo hiring platform to submit your resume and any required materials.

Please note: Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.