Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 750 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Divisions Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission-driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond. 

Stevenson School seeks a Science Teacher, Grades 9 - 12 to start July 2026. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach a range of science courses, strong content expertise and a demonstrated capacity to use a variety of pedagogical approaches to support diverse learning styles and abilities. The Science Teacher will be a member of the Upper Division faculty team on the Pebble Beach Campus. 

Qualified candidates may be considered for the Science Department Head position, which requires leadership experience and a minimum of five years of teaching experience.

This is an extraordinary time to join Stevenson’s science faculty. The School is in the final phase of construction on a transformative capital project that will significantly expand and enhance applied mathematics and science programming. All aspects of Upper Division STEM will be supported by the new $40 million Math, Science, and Engineering Center (MSEC), a 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and real-world application across disciplines. The MSEC building is expected to open in Spring 2026.

This is currently a day faculty position. As Stevenson is a boarding school, there may be a future opportunity to participate in our residential program, with accommodations provided. 

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.  

Responsibilities include:

• Teach 5 sections of science, likely including our foundational 9th and 10th grade integrated science courses; a strong background in chemistry is highly desirable
  • Department heads are expected to teach 4 sections
• In coordination with course teams, design and implement engaging, inquiry-based lessons and laboratory experiences that develop students’ scientific reasoning, problem-solving skills, and conceptual understanding
• Emphasize real-world application and place-based learning, connecting scientific concepts to local, regional, and global contexts
• Contribute talents and skills to the school community in additional co-curricular capacities
• Provide timely, meaningful feedback on assessments, lab work, projects, and other demonstrations of student learning
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across disciplines, including mathematics and other STEM areas
• Design, lead, or support a two-week X-term course each May/June, an immersive experiential learning opportunity that may draw on academic expertise or personal interests
• Use instructional technology thoughtfully and selectively, including emerging tools such as generative AI, when it meaningfully enhances learning while prioritizing foundational skills and authentic assessment
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues in a timely and professional manner
• Be supportive and philosophically aligned with the mission of Stevenson School, which is guided by three central aims: to prepare students for success in school and their lives beyond school; to foster their passion for learning and achievement; and to help them shape a joyful life.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, education, or related; advanced degree preferred
• Strong content knowledge and pedagogical expertise
• Minimum of 3-years of previous secondary-level teaching experience
  • Department Head candidates: minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and/or demonstrated leadership experience
• Ability to maintain clear, well-organized course materials and provide timely feedback that supports student learning
• Demonstrated facility with instructional technology, including the effective use of a learning management system (e.g., Canvas), to communicate expectations, organize course content, and support student learning
• Ability to contribute significantly to an established area of co-curricular life, such as coaching, providing after-school theater assistance, or supporting student clubs and affinity groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, colleagues, and families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity in all aspects of school life
• Commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $90,000 based on experience. Please note, qualified candidates for the department head position may exceed this range. In addition to competitive salary, Stevenson offers a substantial benefits package including retirement plan contributions, a menu of Anthem medical plans with generous premium coverage provided by the School, vision and dental group plans and support of ongoing professional development. Stevenson offers housing and fuel stipends for eligible employees. 

Meals are provided throughout the day when school is in session.

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.  Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a resume and cover letter to:

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About Stevenson School

Founded in 1952, Stevenson School is a selective co-educational boarding and day school with 750 students and 30 buildings on 50 acres of land and two campuses. The 500-student upper division, comprised of grades 9-12, is located on the Pebble Beach Campus, where about 60% of students reside in six faculty-supervised dormitories; the lower and middle divisions, totaling 250 students in grades PK-8, are located on the Carmel Campus. As an American school with a global sensibility, Stevenson is premised on a vision of education as the means by which we discover ourselves in the world and thus contribute to its transformation. We believe that one’s education is best pursued in the company of others, for others’ benefit as well as one’s own. Our Latin motto—Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (Gentle in manner, resolute in action)—inspires humility and perseverance. Our mission includes three aims: to prepare students for success in college and beyond, to foster their passion for learning and achievement, and to help them shape a joyful life. In keeping with this project, Stevenson seeks to: •Train students in critical academic, intellectual, social, and emotional skills; •H...elp students to develop honor and integrity; •Teach students to engage productively and peacefully with others; •Nurture students’ ambitions and healthy pursuit of excellence; •Balance convention and innovation such that we remain true to our enduring values and relevant to the emerging needs of the present generation of students. We expect all members of our community to be: •Devoted to our tenets of scholarship and citizenship; •Honest, honorable, and empathetic; •Able to examine and be responsible for their beliefs and behavior, respectful of the consequences that attend both; •Willing to risk failure in the pursuit of wisdom; •Committed to global literacy, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. Stevenson offers its students, faculty, and staff a values-driven community experience influenced by the distinctive beauty, ecological biodiversity, and contemplative culture of the Central Coast.

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