Middle School Science Teacher & Advisor (2026-2027)

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Are you a passionate, innovative educator or eager to make a lasting impact on students' lives? St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) Middle School, a school grounded in Episcopal values, is looking for a science teacher who is ready to engage, challenge, and support middle school learners during one of the most transformative periods in their development. Position Description: This position is for science instruction as a sixth and seventh grade Middle School Science Teacher. This includes curricular topics of Life Science, chemistry, Earth sciences, and principles in sustainability. Responsible for teaching four sections of science as well as being a grade level advisor.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a science focus
have significant teaching experience at the middle school level
skill for serving as a Middle School advisor
demonstrate a record of innovation and professional growth in a school setting

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees are strongly encouraged
we will give special consideration to forward-thinking applicants who possess a high level of professionalism, a commitment to a learner-centered environment, and collaboration with peers.

Responsibilities

Work in partnership with department colleagues to maintain and refine an innovative and intellectually challenging Middle School science curriculum.
Integrate scientific practices such as modeling, data collection, analysis, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning.
Design and implement inquiry-based, hands-on lessons and activities that support grade-level learning goals.
Successfully balance proactive planning with the flexibility to adapt to changing schedules.
Demonstrate proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail, and Google Calendar) for curricular planning and effective delivery of daily lessons.
Curate and incorporate real-world applications and cross-disciplinary connections to deepen understanding of course content.
Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that facilitates learning and promotes curiosity, collaboration, and respect.
Differentiate materials to align instruction within the department while appropriately scaffolding lessons to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
Provide timely, constructive feedback to students, while collecting and using data to inform instruction and support student growth.
Communicate promptly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues regarding student progress and learning goals.
Support students' social-emotional development and executive functioning skills.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance teaching and learning.
Serve as an advisor or contribute to advisory programming, as assigned.
Participate actively in department meetings, professional development, committee opportunities, and school-wide initiatives.