St. Louis, Missouri
Alexandria, Virginia
Posted: 22-Jan-26
Location: Tarrytown, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: 76,226-116,239
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Preferred Education:
Hackley School seeks an upper school science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The preferred candidate will have an appropriate background (undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred) and upper school (grades 9-12) teaching experience. Candidates should also have a strong interest in the academic, social, and emotional well-being of Upper School students; be willing to work collaboratively with the science department and the broader faculty community; be willing to work as an academic advisor to Upper School students, and be interested in contributing to the extracurricular life of Hackley’s Upper School. The candidate’s primary teaching load will include several sections of Upper School physics and could also include coursework in robotics/engineering and/or independent research. Additional responsibilities include advising and other student activities as needed.
Reporting Structure
The Upper School Teacher of Science reports to the Science Department Chair and the Director of Upper School.
Specific Responsibilities
- Responsibilities associated with a subject-area teacher include lesson planning, development and assignment of student learning activities, student assessment, record keeping, grading, and grade reporting.
- Creation of a warm and engaging classroom environment.
- Active, positive, and professional participation in all faculty meetings.
- Participation and support for the growth of the department’s instructional program, including collaborative curriculum development and alignment.
- Differentiation of teaching and learning based on individual student needs.
- A teaching load based on faculty strengths and department needs.
- Effective communication with parents, department chair, and administration.
- Other division-based responsibilities as assigned by the division director.
Qualifications:
- BS in a science-related field required; MA or MS preferred.
- Prior teaching experience required, and experience with robotics/engineering and/or research preferred.
Salary and Benefits:
The current salary range for this 10-month faculty position is $76,226–$116,239, with experience informing a base salary as published in Hackley’s faculty salary stage scale.
Hackley School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a medical, dental, and vision package; sick and vacation time; life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending or health savings account; tuition remission; and the possibility of on-campus housing.
Interested candidates can complete the application here.
About Hackley School:
Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world.
Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12. Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference.