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The Buckley School, an all-boys K-9 school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, seeks earth science teachers and STEM instructors for our Science Olympiad Program. 

Science Olympiad is a national competition which offers 23 events which span four categories: lab events, such as forensics and chemistry, construction events, inquiry events and academic tests. This exciting program engages students and has led to several regional and state level successes.  The program meets regularly on Saturdays from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The competition will take place March 2, 2024.

Earth Science Role Description:

We are looking for individuals to teach earth science topics to our students. Teachers, college/graduate students, professors and naturalists with expertise in the following subjects are encouraged to apply:

• Fossils
• Forestry
• Physics of wind, wind power, as well as understanding wind as an alternative energy source 
• Reading road and topographical maps 
• Astronomy (stars, galaxies, exoplanets)

STEM Instructor Role Description:

We are looking for one person to lead our construction events in our STEM program. Structural engineers, builders, architects, or graphic designers who are able to work with balsa wood, other construction materials, and even use laser cutters and 3D printers to design and build the following are needed for the following events:

• An air cannon
• A Wheeled Vehicle (car)
• A truss tower
• A Rollercoaster 
• A wind turbine

You will be the lead instructors for at least 2 or 3 of these designs, and you will collaborate with colleagues in order to prepare prototypes so you may instruct students on how to build their own models. Design specifications will be provided.

If you're a self starter with strong skills, please apply! We need exceedingly strong and engaging candidates, especially in STEM as there is limited time to complete each construction.

How To Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@buckleyschool.org. Please put “Science Olympiad Instructor” in the subject line. No calls please.

The Buckley School is an equal opportunity employer. Buckley does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, ethnicity, carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.  The Buckley School actively seeks diversity in its faculty and student body. 

About The Buckley School in the City of New York

The Buckley School in the City of New York is an independent, K-9 day school for boys located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, United States. The school has two divisions: Lower School (K-4) and Upper School (5-9), with a student body of approximately 355 pupils and 125 faculty and staff members. The head of school is Gregory J. O’Melia, the sixth head to be appointed since the school's founding in 1913. Buckley is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the New York State Association of Independent Schools and the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC). Additionally, it is a charter member of the Manhattan Private Middle School League and the Metropolitan Private Middle School Track and Field Association. The school's motto is “Honor et Veritas” (Honor and Truth). Its official seal is a shield.

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