POSITION STATEMENT
Part-Time Upper School Science Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Start Date: August 24, 2026

OVERVIEW
Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Early Childhood-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a Part-Time Upper School Science Teacher within a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars – diversity, equity & belonging; global social impact; and wholeness & wellbeing –  serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and  expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to hiring@brooklynfriends.org.   

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Head of Upper School, the part-time Upper School Science Teacher teaches the International Baccalaureate (IB) Environmental Systems and Society courses and collaborates with colleagues in the Science Department, learning specialists, and administrative colleagues to plan, create, and implement curriculum. Applicants should be passionate about science and preferably will have prior experience teaching in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. 

We seek candidates who are able to teach IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) to 11th and 12th grade students at both the Standard Level (SL) and High Level (HL) expectations through an interdisciplinary lens. The role includes designing and facilitating inquiry-based instruction, guiding students through Internal Assessments (IA), and integrating both scientific and socio-political dimensions of environmental issues. In collaboration with the Science Department, the teacher may also contribute to elective offerings or interdisciplinary coursework. As departmental needs evolve based on student enrollment and program development, teaching responsibilities may be adjusted accordingly. 

Primary Responsibilities Include:

This position reports to the Head of Upper School

• Teach two sections of Upper School IB Environmental Systems and Society HL and SL levels for 11th and 12th grades. Courses are generally co-seated.
• Serve as a grade-level advisor to a small cohort of students, supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth
• Design and implement lessons that align with the IB Diploma Programme framework, centering inquiry, analysis, and global perspectives
• Collaborate with grade-level and departmental colleagues to plan and continuously evolve an engaging and relevant, differentiated curriculum
• Integrate interdisciplinary approaches and contemporary texts to reflect a range of voices and lived experiences
• Communicate consistently and effectively with families, students, and administrators regarding student progress and wellbeing
• Contribute to regular assessment, grading, narrative comment writing, and student feedback cycles
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including advisory, supervisory duties, and community-wide activities
• Maintain a well-organized, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Qualifications and Characteristics Sought:

• Bachelor of Arts in the subject or related area (Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Geography) required; Master of Arts in the subject or another field (preferred) 
• Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate program (preferred)
• 3-5 years teaching experience (preferred) 
• Experience teaching IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) or another IB science course preferred

• Familiarity with IB philosophy, assessment practices, and internal assessment (IA) requirements
• Strong interdisciplinary grounding across both scientific and social systems and experience designing inquiry-based, concept-driven units aligned to IB standards
• Has relevant experience in an Upper School setting and strong classroom management skills 
• Demonstrated ability to scaffold complex scientific and socio-political concepts
• Experience supporting student research, writing, and project-based learning
• Is invested in continued professional growth 
• Demonstrates strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Approaches work with flexibility, patience, grace, connection, and a willingness to learn 
• Demonstrates cultural competency and a commitment to diversity, equity, social justice, and inclusion
• Brings a passion and desire to create a joyful learning environment
• Respect for the life of the child
• Compassion, integrity, and open-mindedness in all interactions
• Collegiality, approachability, flexibility, and adaptability
• Ability to partner and collaborate across professional statuses, i.e., with all colleagues (i.e., staff, leadership, families, student body, local and national independent school communities, and the neighborhood community)

Physical Requirements of the Job: 

• Must be able to work in an office environment including prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to stand, bend over, twist and reach to access file cabinets, bookshelves and navigate office and workstation spaces.
• Must be able to ambulate through a classroom setting, including walking up stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40lbs in the case of emergency.

Union Status: Union

Salary Range: $36,338 - $48,600

This salary range represents the expected annual salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your education level, experience, and other job-related factors.

• Benefits: Colleagues may be eligible to participate in employment benefits including, but not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance. Benefits are subject to change at any time, and are subject to applicable plan documents.

To apply, please provide the following:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Head of Upper School. Along with punctuating your interest and experience, your cover letter should also address how you feel that your professional journey aligns with our school’s Quaker values and pillars of social justice, social impact, and wholeness. 
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. List of three references (with emails, phone numbers, and relationship to you).
4. Completed online application.

Please email the above attachments as a single PDF to hiring@brooklynfriends.org, and put BFS Upper School Science Teacher in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted after materials have been reviewed.

About Brooklyn Friends School

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS) is a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn with a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars of social justice, service learning/civic engagement, and Quakerism, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style.

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