High School Science Teacher (rev.10272026)

Ensworth School • Nashville, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensworth School seeks a dynamic, intellectually engaging science educator to join its high school faculty. The primary teaching assignment includes freshman Biology and Chemistry as part of an integrated two-year science sequence connecting biology, chemistry, and physics. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment, and will create meaningful relationships with a diverse student body. Ensworth’s Core Skills Framework and a commitment to teaching high school students are central to the role.

The position emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory experiences that develop scientific reasoning, experimental design, evidence-based argumentation, and effective communication. The teacher may also teach science or engineering electives for juniors and seniors and support science-related clubs or extracurricular activities. Employees are expected to work physically on campus, with limited remote-work exceptions requiring approval.

The teacher teaches the equivalent of five courses per semester, assesses and communicates student progress, advises a small group of students, and supports student wellbeing. The role also includes supervising safe laboratory and project work, contributing to curriculum development, providing student support and supervision, and planning a balanced instructional program. Employees may periodically participate in required professional training, which may occur outside normal working hours or during summer months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• At least three years of experience in a high school or college setting.
• Advanced understanding of and ability to use computers and technology, including Google Docs, spreadsheets, and online databases.
• Highly developed organizational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and other school constituents.
• Teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, problem-solving skills, and congeniality.
• Successful completion of background screening and verification.
• Ability to work flexible hours regularly to support before- and after-school or weekend events.
• Ability to work physically on campus, except for limited approved exceptions.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in science and a collaborative approach to curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment.
• Experience creating hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory experiences focused on scientific reasoning, experimental design, evidence-based argumentation, and effective communication.
• Familiarity with Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI).
• Flexibility to teach science or engineering electives for juniors and seniors.
• Interest in supporting science-related clubs or extracurricular activities.
• Proficiency with current educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Abide by Ensworth’s Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• Commit to the ideals expressed in Ensworth’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.
• Adhere to the Essential Expectations of an Ensworth Faculty, Staff, or Administrator.
• Teach the equivalent of five courses per semester.
• Integrate technology to support curricular aims and help students achieve their goals.
• Continuously assess student progress and communicate academic performance through status reports and online grade books.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and monitor each advisee’s academic, social, and personal wellbeing at Ensworth.
• Supervise and maintain a safe laboratory environment and safe project-related work.
• Help evaluate, develop, and implement an enriched curriculum integrating the core science disciplines.
• Provide student support and supervision inside and outside the classroom.
• Plan and deliver a balanced science instructional program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Periodically participate in training sessions to stay current with teaching methods, practices, and knowledge in the relevant field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time