The Middle School Science Teacher will teach grades 6-8. The ideal candidate will be passionate about middle school science education and invested in project-based learning while maintaining an exciting and academically rigorous environment. We expect the new hire to honor student thinking and curiosity as they discover the many patterns that unveil the big ideas of middle school science.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement unit plans that reflect sequential learning with differentiated activities based on students’ knowledge and skills.
Use department guidelines to assess and evaluate students throughout the year, maintain records, and write report cards accordingly.
Provide meaningful, individualized feedback and support to students.
Collaborate positively and respectfully with members of the Middle School, the science department, other colleagues, school administrators, students, and families.
Responsible for coverage of duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred
Minimum of three years full-time teaching experience
Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in middle or secondary science
Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with families and students both in writing and orally
WORK HOURS:
7:45 am - 3:15 pm Mon-Fri
Bi-weekly faculty meetings until 4:30 pm
Start Date: This position is for the 25-26 School Year with the new hire orientation beginning in late August.
COMPENSATION:
The salary range for this position is $71,000 -$118,500 based on completed degree programs and years of lead teaching experience. We offer highly competitive salaries, exceptional benefit package, and a warm and supportive culture.
CGPS MISSION STATEMENT:
CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment on the basis of race (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).
About The Birch Wathen Lenox School
Birch Wathen Lenox is an independent, non-profit, non-sectarian, college preparatory school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. With an enrollment of 325 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, the school fosters an empowering environment where students become critical thinkers and lifelong learners, prepared for success in college and beyond. For the past two years, BWL has been on an exciting transformational journey. Under the leadership of its dynamic new Head of School, the school’s rigorous college preparatory curriculum has been energized by innovative programs in entrepreneurship, environmental science, robotics, and independent study projects. BWL is also partnering with leading educational institutions and innovators to build a culture and curriculum that educates the whole student. BWL’s College Office is a key part of the school’s resurgence.
