Leave Replacement Teacher of Science, Grades 7-8 (March 13 - June 11, 2026)
About The Position
Trinity School, a co-educational, K-12 institution located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks a Leave Replacement Middle School Teacher of Science for grades 7 and 8 beginning March 13, 2026 through June 11, 2026. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline, science education, or related fields. The successful candidate would join another teacher responsible for teaching the seventh and eighth grades (with a curriculum focusing primarily on biology, ecology, and chemistry). The position will also include advising a group of 8-10 students, additional supervisory duties, and attending grade-level and faculty meetings. The ideal candidate will possess an exceptional understanding of student learning needs, strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, a passion for Middle School students, a commitment to an equitable classroom culture inclusive of varied student experiences, an awareness of how race, gender, and other aspects of identity manifest themselves in the classroom, an ability to work cooperatively and generously with colleagues, a commitment to ongoing professional development, an eagerness to build community both within the school and with community partners, and a sense of humor. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their readiness for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Salary range: $72,200 - $171,200 (pro-rated salary based upon experience)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline, science education, or related fields
- Exceptional understanding of student learning needs
- Strong communication skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Passion for Middle School students
- Commitment to an equitable classroom culture inclusive of varied student experiences
- Awareness of how race, gender, and other aspects of identity manifest themselves in the classroom
- Ability to work cooperatively and generously with colleagues
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Eagerness to build community both within the school and with community partners
- Sense of humor
Responsibilities
- Advising a group of 8-10 students
- Additional supervisory duties
- Attending grade-level and faculty meetings
