Career Center

Department:  Middle School
Reports to:     Head of Middle School 
Status:              Salaried, Exempt, 10 Month
Date Posted:  October 20, 2023
Start Date:     December 1, 2023

About Saint Mary’s Hall

Founded in 1879, Saint Mary’s Hall is an independent co-ed day school serving students and families of all faiths. Since its founding, Saint Mary’s Hall has called four campuses home. Though the faces and structures change over time, the heart of Saint Mary’s Hall endures from generation to generation.

Situated on a picturesque, tree-covered 60-acre bluff above Salado Creek in Northeast San Antonio since 1968, the campus, located at 9401 Starcrest Drive, serves all students in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility. Saint Mary’s Hall is a special place built on strong community bonds, rich traditions, and a culture of belonging for all students. Graduates leave Saint Mary’s Hall confidently armed with the skills, knowledge, study habits, and self-awareness needed to thrive in college and find fulfillment in life.

Position Description

Saint Mary’s Hall seeks an outstanding Middle School Science Teacher to be a part of a successful Science Vertical Team K-12, teaching Earth Science to 6th grade students. This position also includes the role of being an advisor to 10-12 sixth grade students.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five sections of science classes
• Serve as an Advisor to a small group of Middle School students to oversee those students’ academic progress and to facilitate communication with their parents
• Assume any faculty duties as assigned by MS Division Head, including coaching, discover class elective, club, and/or leadership group sponsor
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, staff, and administration
• Work in Form Level team planning to facilitate horizontal lesson implementation and Form Level activities, such as field trips and experiential education
• Support the efforts of vertical team planning and curriculum alignment
• Participate in meetings of the Science Vertical Team, Middle School Science Department, and Middle School Division
• Participate in professional development activities

Qualifications

• B.A. in Science, advanced degree(s) preferred
• A minimum of three years of teaching at the secondary school level is required
• Secondary teaching certification or graduate work in mathematics/education preferred
• Successful teaching experience in middle school preferred
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated middle school students in a rigorous, college preparatory environment
• Ability to implement technology into daily teaching and the design of student projects is preferred
• Strong background and professional development experience in teaching science preferred
• Vertical team experience preferred
• Previous experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion curriculum (preferred)
• Strong preference to those who coach sports and other co-curriculars
• Student centered, collaborative, and transparent educator who is accessible to students, parents, and colleagues and is adept at building relationships
• Academic leader with extraordinarily high expectations of her/himself and the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Character above reproach and unparalleled integrity
• Athletic Coaching experience preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work in a classroom environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Occasionally bend, stoop, and squat
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled environment 
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

Other Information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.