Middle School Science

The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a full-time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. Successful candidates will be committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of students through the mission of The Agnes Irwin School and the Core Values of Strive for Excellence, Lead with Character, Foster Trust and Community, Nurture Passions and Wellbeing, and Respect and Celebrate All.

The Agnes Irwin School, an all-girls' Pre-K through 12th grade independent school in the Philadelphia suburbs, is committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of girls and young women. Providing its students with a rigorous academic education, AIS is dedicated to developing each student's highest potential in intellect, character, and physical well-being. 

The Ideal Candidate

• Will embrace the Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower girls to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education
• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills necessary to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Is willing to engage across differences with empathy and understanding
• Has a strong background in science
• Possesses an ability to teach scientific problem solving and the core competencies that help students develop as learners
• Has the ability to add authentic context to scientific ideas in order to engage diverse groups of learners
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
• Is willing and eager to take on significant co-curricular responsibilities outside of the classroom and finds joy in working with middle school students

Responsibilities include:

• Teach and manage students in four sections of Science
  • Prepare course materials
  • Maintain student attendance and grade records
  • Evaluate, provide feedback and grade students' work
  • Be available to meet with students during office hours and planning periods
  • Create and maintain a caring, safe environment conducive to students doing their best work
• Implement current curriculum and contribute to its ongoing development 
• Participate in the life of the middle/upper school by serving as an advisor, club sponsor and/or coach
• Participate in all staff meetings, assemblies, and other required school functions, including occasional evening or weekend events and overnight chaperoning responsibilities
• Support the work of the Admissions Department during visit days and other admission and retention events
• Work constructively with parents and colleagues
• Inform parents, students, and Division Director of students’ progress through written reports and conferences
• Attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities, and participate in the faculty evaluation process
• Assume other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field (advanced degree and previous teaching experience preferred)
• 2-3 years of classroom experience teaching Science is preferred
• Proficiency in the use of classroom technology: interactive smart boards, LMS, various Google and Microsoft Office applications, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and respect different values and viewpoints

The Agnes Irwin School does not discriminate in any term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law.