Science Department Co-Chair (with Math)

Responsibilities

The Madeira School is seeking a skilled and experienced Biology/Chemistry Teacher who will also serve as a Math-Science Department Co-Chair starting in August 2026. The position involves teaching Upper School classes using student-centered methodologies. A desire to collaborate with colleagues and a commitment to encouraging the potential in every student is essential. Responsibilities include:

• Leads the Math-Science Department (The Math and Science Departments are led by two co-chairs, one a math educator and one a science educator) by providing a vision for the department that is aligned with the School’s larger mission, vision, values, educational philosophy, and current curricular/pedagogical initiatives set by the Academic Leadership Team, Academic Dean, Dean of Teaching & Learning, and Head of School.
• Supervises all teachers in the Science department, which includes formal and informal feedback given throughout the year, including oversight of Department members’ participation in Madeira’s Faculty Professional Growth Process.
• Regularly observes department members’ classes at least once a mod.
• Builds talent within the department through direct coaching of department members and through the development of a culture of professional growth and life-long learning.
• Provides vision for Department Curriculum and helps Department members build new courses and units that are aligned with that vision.
• Participates in the recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of new teachers joining the department.
• Serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Team, which meets weekly.
• Supports department, admission and school leadership events which can include weekends and evenings at scheduled times of the academic year.
• Manages the Science Department budget and facilitates the ordering of department supplies.
• Works with the Academic Dean and the Dean of Teaching & Learning to facilitate internal professional development opportunities for department members and the Madeira faculty more broadly.
• Works with the Director of Educational Innovation to integrate educational technology into the work of the Department.
• Manages a load that will include teaching, advising, collaborating with colleagues across departments, and participating in on-campus professional development.
• Has the content knowledge and personal flexibility to teach well a range of students in a range of classes including Biology, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry.
• Knows how girls learn and use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of student-oriented learning when developing curriculum and assessing student learning.
• Develops a classroom culture that is inclusive, safe, joyful, and fosters a sense of belonging for students of all identities and backgrounds.
• Works collaboratively with a team of faculty, colleagues, administrators and parents.
• Maintains accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicates such data in accordance with the Academic Calendar and School expectations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous Teaching experience required (preference for at least 5 years of previous teaching experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in subject matter or related field required, Master’s Degree preferred (master’s degrees in subject matter or education preferred)
• Service in previous school leadership positions preferred
• Ability to lead and communicate around areas such as curriculum development and innovation. pedagogical practice, ed-tech implementation, etc.
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the Academic Leadership Team
• Experience supervising and managing adults. Experience effectively coaching teachers
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset and belief that all students can learn. Ability to innovate and think creatively about education while serving the mission of the school.
• Ability to be a practitioner of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to make contribution to the School outside one’s academic department, including to activities program, residential program, and interdisciplinary offerings
• Willingness and ability to uphold the School’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy and discretion