Notre Dame Academy, Hingham, Massachusetts--an all-female college preparatory middle and high school educating students in grades 7-12 is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher with high energy, a creative spirit, and a passion for empowering young women. Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic learning community, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation, challenges students to pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice. Under the supervision of the Science Department Chairperson, the Middle School Science Teacher creates, develops, and implements rigorous, middle school and high school science curricula that build students’ critical thinking, problem solving, and logical reasoning skills and prepares students for future advanced coursework and STEM careers. The Middle School Science teacher provides opportunities for experiential learning through field, lab, and classroom experiences. The 7-12 Science teacher provides aligned instructional and assessment materials and offers support to students in numerous ways, such as through extra-help sessions, scaffolded learning materials, and tutorials. The teacher engages in professional development to strengthen pedagogy and laboratory techniques.Components of Responsibility Pedagogy and Assessment -Teach three sections of Environmental Science& Global Stewardship to grade 7 students.-Additional sections may include science minor electives or academic support duties. -Implement meaningful and effective instructional methods for middle school students. -Align course curriculum and assessments with established NDA curriculum maps. -Ensure frequent opportunities for formative and summative assessments. -Provide extra help through meetings with students and through email communications. -Integrate technology into pedagogy where necessary and beneficial. Classroom Management -Create and maintain an organized, functional, and safe learning environment. -Create and uphold rules and procedures that optimize learning. Administrative -Attend Science Department Meetings.-Attend Cuvilly Division meetings.-Support Cuvilly Cross-curricular initiatives.-Support and participate in Science Department events and initiatives. -Pursue professional development training. -Keep accurate records. -Communicate science supply and classroom material needs to Science Department Chairperson.Job Requirements:-Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in Environmental Science or related lab-based science discipline, such as Biology or Chemistry. -Experience teaching science at the middle school level. -Facility with teaching a broad range of lab techniques -Candidate should have or show demonstrated progress in working towards a Massachusetts teaching license and a master’s degree in Environmental Science or Biology.*Notre Dame Academy seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.