Job Title:  Biology Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year

Reports to:  Head of Upper School

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach sections of Biology, AP Biology, and Health

• Develop and teach 1 or 2 electives related to the biological sciences, such as Anatomy & Physiology, Ecology or Environmental Science, Psychology, Medical Terminology, etc. 

• Serve as an advisor for a small group of upper school students

• Conduct assessments to monitor student progress and maintain records of grades

• Assume the responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom, during lunch and activity periods, and in all school settings

• Interact in a professional manner with colleagues, students, and parents

• Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates

• A commitment to upholding The New School’s mission to empower each student through a well-rounded experience and inspire a love of lifelong learning.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree a plus

• At least two years of classroom experience in Biology or a related field 

• A proven commitment to the development of young people as individual learners

• A track record of collaboration with colleagues

• CPR certification preferred

Physical Requirements with or without accommodations: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.

• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds at times. 

• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending, leaning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling in order to teach each child.  

• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

About The New School

The New School is a coeducational, independent school with 300 students from toddler age through grade twelve. The School’s mission is to empower each student through a well-rounded experience and inspire a love of lifelong learning. Its spacious 25-acre campus is located in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas, which is also home to the University of Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas is the hub for several Fortune 500 companies including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Trucking. This growing community has a well-regarded national reputation as a vibrant arts community, which features the world-renown Crystal Bridges Museum.

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