Upper School Biology Teacher

St. Luke's School • New Canaan, CT

12d

About The Position

St. Luke’s School, a secular, college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a full-time Chemistry & Biology teacher, to join our Science Department. A successful candidate will join a team of passionate teachers who bring science to life for students. Our Science Department faculty are enthusiastic people who love teaching and learning. We hold advanced degrees but wear our intellectualism lightly. We pride ourselves on professionalism, collegiality, and the supportive, innovative environment that is conducive to exceptional teacher development. The Upper School Science wing includes Harkness tables in each classroom, ample laboratory bench areas and state-of-the-art technologies, and access to St. Luke’s designLab -- a 4000+ sq ft digital and physical fabrication lab. Our Upper School Science curriculum includes an Advanced Curriculum , project-based learning units that take advantage of the designLab’s capabilities, as well as a capstone senior research project for our STEM Scholars.

Requirements

• Inspiring, dynamic classroom approach
• Strong foundation in Biology
• Interest in working with 9th graders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative approach to innovation and creative problem-solving
• Strong cultural competency skills, with a demonstrated commitment to furthering an equitable and inclusive school community
• Eagerness to develop student agency through meaningful learning experiences
• Dedication to cultivating a sense of belonging in students by building trusting relationships
• Experience providing clear and actionable feedback to students, grounded in a growth mindset
• Desire to continue growing professionally
• Candidates who advance in the interview process should be able to provide lesson plans and a portfolio of assignments that reflect current research-supported educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach full-time course load of 4 classes, primarily 9th grade Biology.
• Participate in an after-school activity for three seasons (athletic coaching preferred).
• Serve as co-advisor for a group of 6 to 8 students.
• Assist with supervisory duties, such as study hall proctoring, lunchroom supervision, and chaperoning events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed