Upper SchoolScience Temporary/Maternity Leave Position

Ursuline Academy is seeking a full-time Science Teacher for a temporary/maternity leave position, beginning August 2018. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Biology Teacher to join our science team.  In addition to teaching multiple levels of Biology (including AP), candidates qualified to teach in other STEM areas are strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate has:

• Earned a bachelor’s in Biology or related STEM field; master’s degrees preferred
• At least 2 years Upper School science teaching experience
• A positive, professional, collaborative work style
• The ability to educate in an engaging manner
• A passion for innovation, collaboration and participation in a community of learning
• The dedication to ensure the spirit and life of the school mission

We seek candidates who embrace learner-driven approaches/pedagogy; who aim to use a cross-curricular, transdisciplinary approach and actively seeks collaborative approaches with teachers within and outside the department. Our ideal candidate is proactive in setting up a student-centered classroom environment that goes beyond the lecture format and who utilizes lab-based instruction for a significant portion of the instructional time.

If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter before April 30^th, 2018 to uaemployment@ursuline.org.  When applying, please use “Temporary Science Position” in the “Subject” line of the email.