Science Teacher (Chemistry and Biology)

The Madeira School is seeking a skilled and experienced Teacher who will teach both Biology and Chemistry starting in August 2026. The position involves teaching Upper School classes using student-centered methodologies. A desire to collaborate with colleagues and a commitment to encouraging the potential in every student is essential. Responsibilities include:

• Manages a load that will include teaching, advising, facilitating an afternoon activity, collaborating with colleagues across departments, and participating in on-campus professional development. Note: If this role serves as the Department Chair, the Department Chair will have two blocks of course relief compared to a full-time teaching load and the department chair will not facilitate an afternoon activity.
• Has the content knowledge and personal flexibility to teach well a range of students in a range of classes including Biology, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry.
• Knows how girls learn and use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of student-oriented learning when developing curriculum and assessing student learning.
• Develops a classroom culture that is inclusive, safe, joyful, and fosters a sense of belonging for students of all identities and backgrounds.
• Works collaboratively with a team of faculty, colleagues, administrators and parents.
• Maintains accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicates such data in accordance with the Academic Calendar and School expectations.

Qualifications

• Previous Teaching experience required (preference for at least 5 years of previous teaching experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in subject matter or related field required, Master’s Degree preferred (master’s degrees in subject matter or education preferred)
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset and belief that all students can learn. Ability to innovate and think creatively about education while serving the mission of the school.
• Ability to be a practitioner of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to make contribution to the School outside one’s academic department, including to activities program, residential program, and interdisciplinary offerings
• Willingness and ability to uphold the School’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy and discretion