Description

Seeking a full-time, salaried Science teacher. Reports to the Middle School Director.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Teach 7th-grade Physical Science, including our SeaPerch project

• Teach one other MS Science class TBD

• Serve as an advisor 

• Lead two self-designed activities open to 5th-8th graders

• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members

• Engage in ongoing professional development

• Serve as an athletic coach for one or more seasons (preferred)

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree required, Masters (or higher) preferred in Education, Science, or a related field 

• 3-5 years of teaching experience at the Middle School level preferred

• Passion for working with middle schoolers and desire to build relationships

• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and relationships with members of the school community

• High level of comfort and experience with technology in an educational setting

• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department

• Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families

Preferred Qualifications:

• Physical Science knowledge and experience

• Experience with Design Thinking or Project Based Learning curriculum development

• Knowledge of robotics and programming 

• Experience with engineering and engineering design process

• Desire to engage in community science projects

Application Information

• Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

• Equal Opportunity Act: Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

• Americans with Disabilities Act: Thayer Academy complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training, and any other conditions or privileges of employment.