Middle School Science Teacher

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a full‑time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026‑27 school year. The successful candidate will join our dynamic Science Department and work in our Barbara A. Papitto Science & Innovation Center, featuring nine labs and lecture halls, with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment (including an anatomage table). Successful applicants must be willing to work collaboratively to build a supportive learning environment with their students and be comfortable using student‑centered instructional practices leading to deeper learning. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and proactive individual looking to form impactful relationships with students, communicate with families, and collaborate with faculty and other counselors. The person hired for this job must be willing to become a full part of the Bay View community and engage in extracurricular activities. They should have a deep commitment to the student experience and wellness. Candidates must be committed to an all‑girls education and Mercy values. Our School St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all‑girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre‑K through Grade 12. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith‑filled young woman. Key Responsibilities Teach five sections of Middle School science across grades 6–8 within a cohesive, intentionally sequenced program; Bring to life and continuously strengthen a vertically aligned, three‑year science curriculum grounded in established Understanding by Design (UbD) Stage 1 frameworks, including transfer goals, enduring understandings, essential questions, and clearly defined learning objectives, aligned to the specific prerequisite demands of Bay View’s Upper School science program; Intentionally develop and gradually release core academic skills, including scientific writing, quantitative reasoning, lab independence, and effective study habits; Design learning experiences that build students’ capacity to read, write, and reason as scientists, fostering deep understanding and intellectual independence across all three grade levels; Design and facilitate inquiry‑based, student‑centered learning experiences, including regular lab work, project‑based learning, and connections to real‑world scientific issues; Use evidence‑based grading, assessment, and feedback practices to support student growth, reinforce a gradual release of responsibility, and ensure readiness for the expectations of honors‑level Upper School coursework; Assess student skills and knowledge to refine classroom practice and communicate progress, expectations, and goals to students, parents, and administration; Create instructional programming that supports the academic, social‑emotional, and spiritual growth of each student as a confident, independent, and socially conscious young woman; Be flexible, open‑minded, and a self‑driven team member; The position also involves serving as an advisor, collaborating with colleagues on extracurricular programming, and providing faculty support to a club or activity. Qualifications BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry, Masters degree preferred Valid Teaching Certificate in Biology, Chemistry, or General Science for grades 6-12 A genuine belief that every student's potential for growth is real and that intentional program design, not student ability, is the primary driver of whether students reach honors‑level expectations Knowledge and experience teaching a rigorous science curriculum High energy level, creative, and forward‑thinking Understands and appreciates the developmental range of the age group Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Collaborative skills, including the ability to work with colleagues and parents A sense of humor, warmth, and a love of working with young women and their families. Benefits St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, group retirement plan, and tuition remission for children, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave. An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Independent Schools