Middle School Science Teacher, Full-time, 10 months, Exempt (salaried)

Annual Salary Range $50,000-$65,000

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences seeks a dynamic educator to join our faculty teaching Middle School Science (grades 5-8) for the 2024/25 academic year.

This position involves teaching 4 science classes as follows: 5th grade Ecology. 6th grade Earth and Space Science, 7th grade Biology, and 8th grade Chemistry and Physics. Additionally, there will also be one 5th grade Executive Functioning Support class that meets once a week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach middle school (grades 5-8) science classes with enthusiasm, creativity, and sensitivity to student learning styles

• Utilize a hands-on, inquiry-driven approach that maximizes student engagement
• Utilize technology for instructing students, maintaining records, communicating information to parents, and promoting student and program achievements
• Participate in curriculum development, faculty meetings, and professional growth endeavors
• Fulfill additional middle school supervisory responsibilities (such as homeroom, advisory, clubs, etc.)

We expect all faculty members to be fully engaged in the life and mission of the school, in and out of the classroom. The ability to lead or take part in enrichment classes, school committees, after school activities, athletic teams, and/or summer camp courses is desired.

Education and Experience: Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Science and will possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in classroom teaching.  The ideal candidate will also have experience utilizing differentiated instruction in an independent school environment and will have demonstrated ability to use technology successfully in the education of students.

 Skills and Characteristics

• Understanding of the curricular elements of lower and middle school Science
• Appreciation of the developmental and age characteristics of the students in each grade
• Eagerness to communicate and develop positive partnerships with parents
• A passion for teaching children and helping them to achieve their best
• Enthusiasm for the mission of the school and for working collaboratively with fellow faculty members
• Organizational and managerial skills
• Initiative, confidence, and joy

Commitment to Diversity: In a world of shared borders, knowledge and empathy for multiculturalism are essential to a Barnesville School education. As our students enter the global community, our School encourages them to embrace diversity with an open mind and generous spirit. We strive to introduce our students to all aspects of diversity which include acceptance of diverse intelligences and learning styles; awareness of differences in socioeconomic status; compassion for mental and physical impairments; and understanding of differences concerning age, appearance, gender, race, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. We support a safe and secure environment for all members of our Barnesville family and make respecting differences a school-wide goal. This builds a community true to our mission of joy, support, and excellence.

Physical Requirements: Daily desk work including computer time; as part of daily routines, mobility around a campus with uneven pavement and managing stairs; standing, bending and squatting as required to participate in classroom activities; shifting furniture as needed, lift/carry boxes up to 15 pounds; the ability to maneuver as necessary within a classroom setting; frequent walking inside and outside as part of general job duties and responding to students and/or incidents. 

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

 Health & Wellness:

• A variety of CIGNA PPO and HMO health plans; qualifying high-deductible options that include a health savings account
• Up to 100% of an employee’s health insurance premium may be covered by the School
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Aflac (Supplemental insurance)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life, AD &D, and LTD (long-term disability) insurance
• In-house wellness initiatives such as friendly steps competitions
• Generous leave policy

Financial:

• One-on-One financial wellness counseling through a third party
• Medical and dependent care FSA (flexible spending accounts)
• Discounted student tuition
• Discounted summer camp program
• Discounted aftercare during the school year
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee retirement contribution eligibility
• Employer retirement match eligibility after (1) year of employment
• Free parking

Professional Development:

• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Tuition support
• Grant opportunities that support summer study including research & travel, graduate work, conference attendance

Interested candidates should visit the Employment section (under “about”) at the School’s website to complete an application here. Once the application is completed, forward a letter of interest, resume, completed application, and three professional references via email to the attention of Sam Hubbard, Assistant Head of School

shubbard@barnesvilleschool.org