What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher, Upper School position at Woodward Academy?
Science Teacher, Upper School
Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.
Position Summary: The Woodward Academy Upper School strives to help students fulfill their potential in every facet of their lives. Woodward provides opportunities for students to expand their horizons through academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our dedicated teachers excel in their respective fields and provide a stimulating, fun, and challenging environment. Whether they are promoting academic excellence or demonstrating personal accountability, the Upper School teachers find creative and meaningful ways to communicate with their students. This position involves teaching Biology and Chemistry to Upper School students and begins August 1, 2026.
Specific Duties Include:
- Instructing students in subject content, along with designing engaging laboratory activities
- Demonstrating a high level of responsiveness to students’ needs, including the implementation of differentiated teaching strategies
- Managing student behavior in a manner that optimizes the learning environment
- Maintain regular communication with students and their parents regarding progress
- Working cooperatively with other grade-level teachers to design syllabi and final exams
- Willingness to assist in co-curricular areas
Required Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating tact and diplomacy
- Ability to leverage technology, including but not limited to Bio-Rad, Vernier LabQuest3, PASCO, Microsoft Office, library databases, and SmartBoard
- A solid understanding of learning challenges, as well as the accommodations and differentiated learning techniques to support such challenges
- Strong organizational and classroom management skills
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in biology or chemistry from an accredited institution of higher learning; master’s degree in science or education preferred
- 3 years of successful teaching high school preferred
- Independent school experience preferred, but not required
The Science Teacher, Upper School position is an exempt, 10-month position.
Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements which include background checks and substance testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer