Job Overview: 

The Middle School Science Teacher has a passion for working with students ages 10-14, with the goal of engendering in their students a purpose-driven mindset to solve real-world problems and create a more equitable and sustainable world. The teacher is responsible for planning and teaching five general science classes (including life, physical, and earth/space science units), utilizing hands-on teaching and learning activities to develop curiosity, scientific literacy, and executive functioning skills. The role also includes being an Advisor for 12-14 students on a daily basis, attuned to the specific learning needs and social-emotional development of each student. As the central figure in the network of adults supporting each Advisee, the teacher maintains ongoing communications, formal and informal, with parents, grade level colleagues, specialist teachers, and administrators. In addition, the teacher will also periodically offer and lead an Exploratory class focused on creativity or health and wellness. 

Reports To:  Head of Middle School 

Job Type:  On-Site, Exempt, Full-time, Salary 

Compensation: $78,836 to $124,774 annually 

Benefits:  

• Kaiser, UHC Health plans with school contribution up to 90%, dependent coverage up to 25% 

• Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short/Long Term Disability, covered by school 

• Retirement 401K plan with school contribution of 6% 

• FSA (Flexible Spending Account for healthcare) with school match up to $1000 

• Additional FSA-Dependent Care, Specified Disease, Hospital Confinement, Whole Life available 

• Paid Vacation/Personal Days, paid Holidays, paid School Breaks, Sick Leave with rollover hours 

• Partial tuition remission is available  

• Years of service bonus 

• Paid professional development and continuing education 

When applying: Resume and Cover letter upload in PDF or Word, and 3 References required in the application fields.

To view the full job description and apply, please click here

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field

• Preferred Master’s degree in related field(s) and/or current teaching credential 

• Classroom experience in a school setting; middle school preferred

• Experience integrating technology into the classroom

• Ability to function well in a highly collaborative environment

• Ability to use a range of approaches that represent and celebrate diverse cultures, experiences, and viewpoints

• Ability to differentiate instruction so that students are appropriately challenged within their developmental level

• A high degree of self-direction and flexibility

• Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship

• Pass background check and reference, provide negative TB test 

• Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR, California Mandated Reporter & Sexual Harassment certifications, or able to attain within the first 3 months of employment

When applying: Resume and Cover letter upload in PDF or Word, and 3 References required in the application fields.

To view the full job description and apply, please click here

About Saint Andrew's Episcopal School

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School in Saratoga, California is a PK-8 independent school serving 400 students in the heart of Silicon Valley. We are a wholehearted community of learners with a mission to “to educate the whole student, developing as fully as possible the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social capacities of each student”. Our Core Values of balance, character, community, and inquiry, rooted in our Episcopal identity, are at the heart of everything we do. Saint Andrew’s educators strive to design meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences and to ensure that each child feels individually known, unconditionally loved, and deeply valued as an essential member of our warm, inclusive community.Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School is a community rooted in kindness. We believe that learning happens best when we bring our whole self to school. We support every person’s right to define, express, and live comfortably within their own evolving identity. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that recognizes the worth of each individual. By embracing diversity, we are a stronger community.Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is committed t...o the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. Saint Andrew's Episcopal School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and other school-related programs and activities.For more information about Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School, visit our website: https://www.st-andrews.org/

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