Upper School Biology Teacher- Long Term Substitute

Ravenscroft • Raleigh, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Ravenscroft is seeking an Upper School Long Term Substitute Biology Teacher for its independent, coeducational day school in Raleigh, North Carolina. The teacher will teach one section of AP Biology, three sections of ninth-grade Honors Biology, and two sections of Marine Science, an elective for students in grades 11 and 12. The approximate assignment runs from January 4, 2027, through February 3, 2027, and reports to the Head of Upper School.

The successful candidate is an experienced educator with a passion for teaching Biology. Lessons should be student-centered, combine theory and practice, and skillfully incorporate technology and creativity. The teacher will support Ravenscroft’s mission to nurture individual potential and prepare students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world. The role also includes advising approximately 12 students and facilitating the integration of the school’s Lead from Here curriculum.

Ravenscroft seeks an educator who values empathy, authentic connections, collaboration, cultural competence, and an attitude of curiosity and growth. The teacher should be able to adapt to diverse learners, receive feedback, support students’ social-emotional learning, and contribute as a colleague in a cohesive department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, science education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching Biology; the successful candidate is described as an experienced educator.
• Demonstrated teaching skills, including inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction, and facilitation.
• Cultural competence and ability to connect with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Effective technology skills, including ability to use Canvas and Veracross.
• Ability to support social-emotional learning and the Lead from Here curriculum.
• Growth mindset and ability to receive feedback and adapt to different learners’ needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience teaching Upper School Biology.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of AP Biology, three sections of ninth-grade Honors Biology, and two sections of Marine Science for students in grades 11 and 12.
• Design and deliver lessons that support Ravenscroft’s mission.
• Use best practices including inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction, and facilitation.
• Connect and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and parents from diverse backgrounds.
• Advise approximately 12 students and facilitate the integration of the Lead from Here curriculum.
• Use Ravenscroft’s learning management systems, Canvas and Veracross.
• Support students’ social-emotional learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Adapt instruction to different learners’ needs, receive feedback, and contribute as a colleague in the department.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level