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Springfield, Missouri
Posted: 28-Jan-26
Location: Dedham, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $120,000
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Start date: August 2026
Reports to: Head of Science Department, Head of Upper School
Position Summary
Nobles seeks a full-time, experienced science teacher to begin in late August 2026. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic department whose members are passionate about teaching science, working collaboratively, and developing positive student-teacher relationships. Full-time teachers at Nobles are expected to teach four courses and participate in two seasons of the afternoon program or the equivalent.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of upper school science courses (chemistry and potentially some biology)
- Contribute to the life of the school in at least one non-academic area (e.g., athletics, community service, admission)
- Attend faculty, department, and course team meetings
- Commit to ongoing growth in classroom practice and curricular development
- Attend all morning assemblies
- Supervise one study hall per cycle
- Complete two chaperone duties per year
- Participate in one to two admission events per year
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. To apply, please complete the online application and upload a resume at this link.
People of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, religious minorities, and members of other historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Please note that Nobles does offer campus housing as a benefit for some positions, but availability is extremely limited and not guaranteed.
About Noble and Greenough School (Nobles)
Nobles is a day and five-day boarding school for students in grades 7–12 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Since 1866, Nobles has empowered students to embrace the moment and prepare for the future. The community is grounded in the values of curiosity, respect, playfulness, generosity, and belonging, guided by our mission to forge human connections, inspire lifelong discovery, and unlock the potential to do good.
Meaningful and enduring connections among students, faculty, and staff are at the core of who we are. We cultivate a community that balances academic excellence with student well-being, values diversity and inclusion, and expands access so that every individual can thrive.
We seek candidates who are dedicated to supporting young people and to pursuing their own professional growth.
Nobles seeks multifaceted educators who will contribute significantly to the life of the school in at least one non-academic area (e.g., athletics, community service, admission, or performing arts) beyond the responsibilities of this position.
- A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field is required
- Minimum of three years experience teaching chemistry or biology in a rigorous academic environment, preferably at the secondary school level
- Demonstrated interest in working with young people
- Commitment to hands-on, inquiry-based, and project-based learning approaches
- Collaborative mindset with commitment to curricular alignment across shared courses
- Dedication to continuous professional learning and growth
- Thorough understanding of and adherence to safe laboratory practices