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Middle School & Upper School Life Science Teacher
Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
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Posted: 05-May-26
Location: NEWTON, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: 63,000-130,000
Categories:
Science
Preferred Education:
Masters
Middle & Upper School Life Science Teacher
Position: Middle School & Upper School Life Science Teacher Location: Newton Country Day School, 785 Centre St. Newton, MA Schedule: Full-time, 10 months Salary: $63,000-130,000, dependent on education and experience
Position Summary
Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart seeks a passionate educator to teach Life Science in both Middle School and Upper School. This position requires a versatile instructor capable of teaching students in grades 7-9 who demonstrates a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs and to serving in a highly relational learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Teach four sections, including Middle School Life Science and Upper School Biology
Mentor students in Independent Research in Science
Cultivate scientific curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners
Inspire students to explore the world of science through hands-on experiences and project-based learning
Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills by guiding students through real-world challenges and collaborative projects.
Provide individualized student support and accessible extra help
Design adaptive learning strategies for varied student abilities
Assess academic progress through personalized evaluation
Partner with colleagues to enrich science learning experiences and contribute actively to a team-based culture of collegiality
Collaborate in designing experiential and interdisciplinary learning opportunities to take learning beyond the confines of the science classroom
Exhibit a strong commitment to lifelong learning by engaging in professional development opportunities
Participate actively in the life of the wider school community by serving as an advisor for up to eight students, a moderator for a grade level, and a moderator for a co-curricular student activity; participating in weekly community time (announcements, chapel, class meeting); attending occasional evening and weekend events; and other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field required (advanced degree preferred)
Minimum of three years of Middle School and/or Upper School science teaching experience
Pedagogical expertise in science education with a strong emphasis on lab-based and project-based instruction
Competence in maintaining a safe lab environment through strict adherence to safety protocols
Experience in scientific research is highly desirable
Exceptional capabilities in student engagement and support
Commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning approaches
Demonstrated ability to develop individualized learning strategies and flexibility in teaching methodology
Strong organizational and communication skills
Alignment with the Sacred Heart educational mission to educate the whole child
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field required (advanced degree preferred)
Minimum of three years of Middle School and/or Upper School science teaching experience
Pedagogical expertise in science education with a strong emphasis on lab-based and project-based instruction
Competence in maintaining a safe lab environment through strict adherence to safety protocols
Experience in scientific research is highly desirable
Exceptional capabilities in student engagement and support
Commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning approaches
Demonstrated ability to develop individualized learning strategies and flexibility in teaching methodology
Strong organizational and communication skills
Alignment with the Sacred Heart educational mission to educate the whole child
Newton Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. MA law requires fingerprint-based and criminal offender record information (CORI) checks for all employees working in public and private schools.
About Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
Newton Country Day is an academically rigorous school for girls in Grades 5-12, located just outside of Boston. NCDS is a member of the International Network of Sacred Heart Schools, which are located in over 40 countries and in more than 20 locations in the United States.