Upper School Science Teacher, Part-Time Leave Replacement

Holy Child seeks an experienced science teacher to serve as a year-long leave replacement teaching Anatomy and Physiology and possibly one section of Chemistry. Ideal candidates are dedicated educators who value interdisciplinary teaching and creative learning experiences; will possess strong instructional, organizational, and communication skills; ideally have a minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience; and are highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in students’ lives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Teach 2-3 sections of Anatomy and possibly 1 section of Chemistry Provide academic support for students outside of class time, as needed Engage with new technologies and methodologies for teaching and assessing Design and facilitate laboratory investigations and hands‑on learning activities Show a commitment to community and belonging work Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alike Communicate regularly and effectively with Division Heads and advisors about student progress Work with the Learning Center to support students with learning differences Attend and participate in parent conferences and school events Participate in grade‑level and school‑wide meetings, as needed Cover study halls, lunch duties, and other assignments, as needed Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, or higher, in education or a related science field preferred Ideally, 3 years of experience teaching a similar age group and similar content Passionate and knowledgeable about progressive education, problem‑based teaching and learning, and differentiation Strong planning and organizational skills A good sense of humor and collegial spirit Coupled with these credentials, the candidate will have a deep understanding of differentiated instruction, a flexible and team‑oriented approach, exceptional organizational and written communication skills with attention to detail, and superior interpersonal skills. In addition, candidates with experience in an all‑girls, faith‑based school and those who will embrace our School's mission of "developing women of conscience and action" are preferable. School of the Holy Child actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programmes, athletics and other school‑administered programmes. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Independent Schools