Boca Raton, Florida
San Francisco, California
Posted: 25-Mar-26
Location: Sparks, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: 55,000.00
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Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, is an international all-girls boarding and day school, for students in grades 8-12. In a culture of kindness and mutual respect, the School is committed to the intellectual, moral and social-emotional development of young women. We espouse the values of personal honesty, social responsibility, inclusivity and collaboration. Courage, Humility and Largeness of Heart are the core values and beliefs that define our school culture.
We are seeking a full-time, experienced science teacher to begin in mid-August 2026. The School is committed to teaching a population of diverse learners including multilingual learners. Therefore, the position requires a versatile teacher with experience in teaching physical, life and chemical sciences from the introductory level to the advanced/honors level. The ideal candidate will be energetic and engaging, with a willingness to inspire and support young women in a residential educational setting is best suited for this position.
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Teach five Science classes (This includes teaching core and elective courses.)
- Participate in the experiential May Program
- Maintain regular communication about student academic progress with students, parents, advisors, and Dean of Academics.
- Effectively use the School’s LMS.
- Effectively use Google Suite Apps.
- Adhere to and assist in enforcing all School policies and procedures.
- Promote the Mission of the School.
- Represent the School in a positive manner, maintaining an attitude that encourages teamwork and personal responsibility.
Other Required Duties:
- Serve as an advisor for 3-5 students.
- Faculty who receive residential housing and board are required to provide dorm supervision, periodic weekend duty and other duties pertinent to boarding school needs.
- Faculty who live off campus are required to provide monthly support for weekend activities.
- Coach or participate in extracurricular programming.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or other closely related field
- 1-3 years of teaching experience is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Appreciate and embrace the all-encompassing and interactive culture of a boarding school
- Respects the traditions and purpose of an all-girls secondary school education
- Experience in the areas of socio-emotional learning and/or neuroscience with an emphasis on adolescent girl development is preferred.
How to Apply/Contact:
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and references as one PDF document to careers@oldfieldsschool.org. Please reference the position being applied for in the subject line. Onsite interview is required. Background checks are performed on all new hires. Oldfields School offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package. The salary range is between $55,000 and $58,000 based on experience. Oldfields School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Oldfields School, each girl’s success is enhanced as we celebrate the personal experiences that often are informed by socio-economic status, race, age, nationality, ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and ethnicity. We honor and respect the opportunity to learn and grow from the multitude of valuable life experiences and personal beliefs from every member of our community. The community is committed to a continuously active and innovative process of creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Oldfields School prohibits discrimination based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability and age in its admission procedures, educational programs, services, activities or employment policies