About Saint Andrew’s School:
Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning.
Saint Andrew’s School employees are committed to the mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition.
Position Summary:
Saint Andrew’s School seeks a short-term Science teacher to provide coverage from September through November 11, 2025. This position will teach up to five sections of Biology (including one AP Biology section) and two sections of Chemistry.
Saint Andrew’s School promotes an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Our faculty is deeply committed to developing students in mind, body, and spirit, and are responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success. We seek dynamic individuals who are collaborative and innovative in their approach to teaching and who work to create an inclusive and supportive classroom and school-wide culture.
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching Science at the upper school level, particularly in the areas of Life and Physical Sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implements inquiry-based instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
- Prepares course material such as syllabi, unit plans, homework assignments, and assessments ensuring completion of the curriculum
- Provides students with ongoing and effective feedback about their work which includes group and peer critique, guided self evaluation and criterion based rubrics
- Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction with guidance from the Department Chair
- Maintains effective and timely record keeping procedures using educational technology
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
- Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment
- Uses effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning
- Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating activities and plans
- Maintains expertise in subject matter through professional development
- Stays current with technology advances and incorporates technology in the classroom
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor
