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Ranney School is an Age 3-Grade 12 independent, college preparatory school based in Tinton Falls, NJ. Our school serves a diverse body of approximately 700 students from across Monmouth and Ocean Counties on the central New Jersey shore. A secular, college-preparatory day school, Ranney is guided by a strong Board of Trustees, an experienced Head of School, Dr. John Griffith, and most notably, by a powerful mission and vision. Our mission is “To nurture intellectual curiosity and confidence to inspire students to lead honorably, think creatively and contribute meaningfully to society.” We envision Ranney School as a nurturing learning community, in which families, faculty, alumni and all of Ranney’s constituents collaborate to distinguish and value every child, foster individual talents, sustain powerful connections between children and adults, and graduate resilient, globally-minded citizens. We continue to foster an inclusive community that supports a spectrum of cultures, beliefs and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of all members of our community. We are inspired by an awareness and appreciation for diversity, human dignity and interpersonal acceptance.

The Middle School (grades 6, 7, 8) seeks a Science teacher.  For the 2023-24 school year, this position will include five sections of 6th Grade Science, the first course in a three year spiraling curriculum covering earth, life, and physical science.  

Candidates will ideally have an advanced degree in science, education, or a related field and middle school teaching experience.

Key Skills and Qualities:

• A passion for educating adolescent children and an understanding of their cognitive and socio-emotional development;
• Ability to “know and value” each student;
• Content-area expertise;
• A growth mindset;
• Dedication to education itself, to inspiring meaningful and relevant learning, and to high academic standards;
• An optimistic and supportive spirit as well as a flexible, positive attitude;
• Excellent communication skills with all constituents and strong organizational skills

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Teach five sections of 6th Grade Science while satisfying all related requirements such as lesson planning, instruction, evaluation, assessment, grading, etc.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of 6th grade students.   
• In addition to a full-time teaching schedule, faculty serve as advisors, mentor students in co-curricular activities (coaching athletics, if possible), participate in division and department meetings, and satisfy other duties typical for a school setting. Developing strong relationships with students and colleagues is critical for one’s success at Ranney and for the school’s successful accomplishment of its mission.

To Apply:

Please submit an application dossier compiled into one, single PDF file and emailed to Middle School Head, Mr. David Ketcham (dketcham@ranneyschool.org) and Science Department Chair, Dr. Roxanne Spencer (rspencer@ranneyschool.org). The dossier must include a cover letter, a CV/resume, a statement of educational philosophy, and a list of three to five professional references. References will not be checked without first notifying candidates. The subject line of the email should read “Ranney MS Science Application.” Please name the PDF file with the following format: “[Applicant Last Name] Ranney MS Science Application.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Ranney School

Ranney School is dedicated to engaging its students in an exemplary, well-rounded education, one that promotes the development of every child’s intellectual, personal, creative, and moral promise. By serving a diverse community that values a rigorous, wide-ranging program of study, Ranney students are inspired to reach their full potential. Guided by dedicated and compassionate professionals, the Ranney experience is distinguished by the heartfelt bond between student and teacher — the hallowed principle celebrating the unique nature of every child. In an environment with contemporary learning resources, students learn the value of contributing to their local and global communities through leadership and service. The school’s motto — Knowledge, Vision, Honor — is as much an inspiration as it is a social imperative, one that informs the thinking and actions of our students. Awakening students’ intellectual potential and encouraging them to communicate with confidence in their own unique voice remains fundamental to the Ranney experience. The ultimate success of our students is the result of a simple yet powerful mission-promise…every child will be known and valued.

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