Position Summary: 

Tabor Academy seeks a compelling and passionate educator as a temporary, part-time leave replacement in Spring 2026 to teach a combination of Biology and Chemistry courses in our Science Department (a total of 4 sections). 

Tabor’s Science Department seeks to foster scientific curiosity in our students, helping them become critical thinkers who are prepared for the role that science and technology will play in their lives whether they are scientists or scientifically knowledgeable citizens. Tabor’s science courses occur in integrated laboratory/classrooms, incorporating hands-on lab experience into the routine of the class. 

This is a temporary, part-time position starting in the spring trimester around March 1, 2026, and ending June 3, 2026. 

Salary Range: between $15,000 - $18,000

Key Responsibilities:
•    possess an understanding of current teaching pedagogies and adolescent development 
•    model flexibility in both implementing best learning practices and pursuing success for each student 
•    possess a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and perspectives
•    ideally demonstrate fluency with academic technology that advances learning for students and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom experiences  
•    enjoy collaborating with colleagues within and across subject areas, and all aspects of school life 
•    invest in the community and participate in the lives of our students outside of the classroom 
•    convey patience, empathy, enthusiasm, and optimism in their work with adolescents and faculty 
•    have excellent interpersonal, communication (writing, listening, speaking), and organizational skills, and the ability to interact and work effectively with students, parents, faculty and other employees with professionalism 
•    be self-reflective, able to work independently, and committed to professional learning and growth 

Required Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 
Preferred: Experience in secondary or post-secondary instruction and/or residential oversight 

To Apply
Electronic materials only. If interested, please submit resume, cover letter, and educational philosophy to employment@taboracademy.org with “Science – Temporary Leave” in the subject line. 

About Tabor Academy

For nearly 150 years, Tabor Academy has served the Marion, Massachusetts community as a premier coeducation, college preparatory boarding and day school. As the School by the Sea, Tabor offers an uncommonly beautiful setting in which to live and learn for students grades 9-12. The school provides a wide breadth of academic offerings for students to achieve the school’s mission. We invite all interested in learning about the school and our strategic vision to visit the school’s website.? Tabor Academy?is committed to fostering an inclusive community where diversity, equity, and belonging are essential to our mission. Grounded in our values of care, collaboration, curiosity, and courage, we recognize that building a vibrant and supportive environment for students and faculty requires intentional efforts to welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As such, we seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates who bring varied perspectives, including those who have been historically underrepresented in independent and boarding school settings to apply.? Tabor Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, se...xual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Academy-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.??? Located 15 minutes from culturally rich New Bedford, home to the Whaling National Historical Park; stories from when the city was a station on the Underground Railroad and home to Frederick Douglass; a hub for Blue Economy Corridor innovation; seafood from America’s #1 fishing port; and a landscape that attracts sailors, bikers, and golfers, Marion and the Southcoast are teeming with opportunity.

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