Posted: 28-Feb-25
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $63,500
Categories:
Salary Details:
Middle School Math & Science Teacher
Position Overview:
Seabury School seeks a passionate and dynamic Middle School Math & Science Teacher to
join our vibrant learning community. The successful candidate will engage gifted students in
inquiry-driven, real-world problem-solving while fostering a love for mathematics and the
sciences. This full-time, exempt position is ideal for an educator who values experiential
learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-centered instruction.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Excellence:
- Design and implement engaging, inquiry-based math and science curricula that
encourage critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of
gifted and neurodiverse learners.
- Utilize project-based and hands-on learning experiences to deepen student
understanding and curiosity in math and science.
- Incorporate enrichment and acceleration strategies to ensure students are
appropriately challenged based on their individual needs and learning profiles.
Experiential & Off-Campus Learning:
- Work in conjunction with the Middle School ELA Teacher to create interdisciplinary
learning experiences that integrate STEM with other subject areas.
- Plan and lead weekly off-campus excursions that extend classroom learning into the
real world, leveraging local resources and environments.
- Participate in and help coordinate annual middle school trips (regional, domestic,
and international) that enrich students' academic and personal growth.
- Lead students on an annual middle school retreat, fostering team building, leadership
skills, and personal reflection.
- Support 8th grade students in the planning and implementation of Capstone Projects.
Student Support & Classroom Environment:
- Build strong relationships with students to support their academic, social, and emotional
development.
- Implement flexible, student-centered instructional strategies that support individual
learning needs.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom culture where students feel
empowered to take risks and explore new ideas.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and create
cross-disciplinary projects.
- Maintain open and proactive communication with families regarding student progress,
classroom activities and learning goals.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events (both during and outside of regular school
hours), and professional development to contribute to a collaborative school
Schedule:
The position is a full-time, on-campus role that typically follows an 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM schedule, with occasional evening or weekend commitments for school events.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Dori Hale, Assistant Head of School, at dorih@seabury.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please visit our website at for more information about the school.
Seabury School is committed to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,500 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Tacoma, WA 98422 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tacoma, WA 98422: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person