This is a proactive search. There is not currently a vacancy for this position.

The Potomac School Science Department seeks candidates for an Upper School Science Teacher for a potential opening for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is a full-time, 10-month position, reporting to the Head of the Upper School and is responsible for teaching biology classes, including the possibility of advanced-level courses, and supervising independent research projects as part of the Science and Engineering Research Center, including helping students connect with internship opportunities and guiding them through the research and documentation process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspire a love of science in students through teaching four classes and manage a student advisory.
• Build relationships with students via the classroom.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instruction in a manner that facilitates active, student-centered learning using various teaching methods such as discussions, group activities, and occasional lectures.
• Work with students to encourage and facilitate each individual’s growth.
• Collaborate actively with science department colleagues, including on curriculum and course planning.
• Teach the assigned curriculum, evaluate students’ progress, and inform parents of progress.
• Keep attendance records; manage student behavior in the classroom and maintain a positive educational environment for all students.
• Meet with parents as needed to discuss student progress and challenges.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and other teacher training workshops.
• Demonstrate personal leadership qualities to inspire student learning, including understanding of the characteristics of the age group taught.
• Work in an organized, dependable, patient, and creative manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably with previous experience teaching biology at the Upper School level.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and understand the students’ educational and emotional needs. 
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.
• Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and use different teaching methods that inspire high student achievement.
• Enthusiasm and joy for working with students.

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds who embody our core values of courage, integrity, humility, perseverance, and respect.

About The Potomac School

The Potomac School is an independent K-12 day school located in McLean, Va. While we are a K-12 school, we are more accurately described as a K through lifetime experience. We nurture the development of our students as unique individuals and as contributing members of a vibrant learning community. Our school comprises four distinct yet interconnected divisions, joined through a shared mission, integrated curriculum, and deeply rooted communal ties. We enjoy the beauty and natural resources of our 90-acre campus, our athletic fields, woods, streams, and ponds providing a rare and wonderful setting for each student's educational journey. Mission: At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.

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