Interim Middle School Science Teacher

Interim Middle School Science Teacher

Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate to teach Middle School Science from January 2025 through the spring. The ideal candidate will have a broad academic background in the sciences and a passion for working with middle school students. The candidate should be well versed in experiential science education to help develop our curriculum. The candidate would be a team player, joining a close-knit faculty where each grade level has a team of teachers cooperating to advance middle school science. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of middle school science
  • Specific grades and content determined based on candidate’s experience and needs of the department
• Participate in regular conferences with students, parents and colleagues
• Engage in the design and development of curricular materials with colleagues
• Provide clear instructions, supervision and confidence leading Middle School students through hands-on lab work
• Serve as an advisor for up to 10 students
• Participate in faculty collaborations and meetings 
• Assist with student supervision and chaperoning

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Education, or related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Experience in student centered education and differentiation
• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal 

• Enthusiasm for professional growth, academic excellence and creative teaching
• Ability to plan and organize educational content 
• Commitment to broad participation in school life

• Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
• Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students

• Demonstrated safety/laboratory experience

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.