At The Benjamin School, we believe that good teachers set high standards for their students and do everything they can to help all students achieve them.  We are looking for teachers who will support our students in becoming self-directed, independent learners with superior academic collegiate skills. 

We are seeking an Upper School, Grades 9 - 12 AP Environmental Science/Biology teacher who will use evidence-based instructional strategies to secure student learning, regularly checking for understanding and adjusting instruction based on formative feedback. Ideal candidates should be skilled at making complex scientific concepts accessible through clear explanations, worked examples, and scaffolded practice, ensuring that all students develop deep understanding and long-term retention. We are looking to hire a collaborative teacher with intellectual curiosity and a passion for science who values ongoing professional growth and builds meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and families. 

 The person filling this position will teach multiple sections of AP Environmental Science and high school biology. Candidates who can also teach other secondary-level core and elective science courses, including chemistry and health and wellness, will receive additional consideration. 

Education and Experience:

The most desirable candidates will have the following background or comparable experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences; an advanced degree is preferred.
• AP Biology, depending on credentials. 
• At least three years of teaching experience in a rigorous, college-preparatory program at the Upper School level; a strong educational background in biology or environmental science is preferred.
• An ability and desire to teach and learn with peers in departmental and interdepartmental settings;
• Experience integrating technology into the curriculum;
• Willingness to create a student-centered classroom;
• Desire to work as part of a team;
• Collegiality and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues on advancing the school’s strategic initiatives are essential;
• Interest and experience in interacting with students outside the classroom in co-curricular activities: sports, arts, social service, etc.

Key expectations of all TBS employees:

• Demonstrates support of the School’s mission and policies
• Consistently models The Benjamin School values

• Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability 

• Takes initiative and ownership in displaying a positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others 

• Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the School

Physical and Work Requirements:

• Duties may involve extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing.
• Occasional movement throughout the school is required, as well as the ability to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to work more than seven hours per day, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel for meetings, events, and professional development

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties, which may evolve in a dynamic work environment.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Benjamin School offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, AFLAC, 403 (b) Retirement, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Accounts, Student Tuition discounts, Educational Assistance, and School-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. For additional information, please visit our website at www.thebenjaminschool.org.

If selected to advance in our hiring process, you will be required to complete both a background check and a drug screening. In accordance with state regulations, your background check will be conducted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

For more information about the Clearinghouse, including its purpose, FAQs, and additional resources, please visit:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please submit your resume and letter of interest via email to us.openings@thebenjaminschool.org. Kindly refrain from making telephone inquiries.

DFWP/EOE

About The Benjamin School

Go Benjamin. Then Go Anywhere. At The Benjamin School, students begin a lifelong pursuit of understanding, embracing the excitement of learning, and realizing its unlimited power. Beginning in our PK3 classrooms and continuing through grade 12, students have the opportunity to discover and explore their passions. With sprawling campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, students spend plenty of time outdoors enjoying their natural surroundings. A community of just over 1,300 students is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence, achievement, and a strong sense of values. Students learn to balance confidence with humility, and competitiveness with collaboration to reveal their best selves and to bring out the best in each other. An exceptional faculty guides children to experience gratification through the pursuit of knowledge. Our Lower School program begins with WOW, our Worlds of Wonder program for 3-year-old students and continues through grade 5. Joy and inspiration guide teacher interaction with our young learners as students explore new concepts and skills through hands-on discovery, teacher-guided investigation, and project-based learning. A warm and ...caring atmosphere centered on the 12 Benjamin Values promotes a sense of respect for one’s self and others and encourages a spirit of belonging. Students are inspired to develop their full potential intellectually, artistically, physically, socially, and emotionally as they mature into the best version of themselves. From the moment middle school students in grades 6-8 arrive on campus, they are guided by a community of supportive educators passionate for teaching the early adolescent. Our exceptionally skillful and creative teachers are characterized by their commitment to the individual student's academic success. An engaging and challenging learning environment fosters confidence, self-esteem, global understanding, personal and civic responsibility, and a love for learning. An interdisciplinary focus rich in technology gives students the tools to apply newly acquired knowledge. A rigorous core curriculum reinforces basic skills and innovative course electives introduce students to a wealth of novel and meaningful information. With 23 Advanced Placement courses and a dozen Honors courses, our Upper School students in grades 9-12 are challenged in all subject areas. Rigorous work is deemed an opportunity by gifted and dynamic teachers who impart academic challenges with clear expectations and support. Character Education is implicit in all we do, and students adhere to the School’s Honor Code with respect and courtesy central to the learning experience. Twice-weekly advisory meetings are held, where faculty serve as advocates for their advisees and foster the personal growth of our upper school students. A comprehensive selection of electives, curricular and co-curricular sports, art programs, and over 40 clubs enable students to discover various opportunities and achievements. Our students excel beyond academics, earning visual, performing, and digital arts awards. A robust athletic program prepares an average of 20% of our graduates to pursue collegiate athletics each year. Benjamin alumni are currently playing in the NFL and MLB. While our curriculum prepares students for the nation's most selective colleges and universities, our College Counseling Office works closely with students to target institutions that best satisfy their individual interests and aspirations. They start here. And from here, they see that they can go anywhere.

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