Biology Teacher

The Woodhall School; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution seeks a passionate Biology teacher to inspire bright, unconventional learners. This role emphasizes individualized pedagogy, allowing for a dynamic teaching environment with small class sizes. The successful candidate will embrace the school's mission, focusing on holistic education and personal growth. With on-campus housing and a supportive community, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives. Join a forward-thinking school that values compassion, integrity, and respect in its learning community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

On-Campus Housing

Coaching Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience in boarding schools is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology and Environmental Science to small class sizes.
• Fulfill dorm parent and coaching responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field

Teaching Certification

Job description

* Teach class sizes of 3-5 students.

* Enjoy comprehensive health insurance, retirement, and housing benefits.

* Teach with curricular autonomy in a dynamic individualized pedagogy.

* Work with bright, unconventional learners.

* In order to make a difference, you need to be different.

Founded in 1983, The Woodhall School provides an opportunity for success to young men of at least above-average intellectual ability in grades 9-12, who have had difficulties in traditional school environments. The school embraces an individualized approach that allows each student to realize his potential and take accountability in all areas of his life. The school’s individualized approach includes an interpersonal and intrapersonal component that four pillars of the Woodhall School academics, communications, athletics, and student life.

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the School offers a traditional college-preparatory curriculum, offering seven Advanced Placement courses. Class sizes range from three to four students, thus allowing for individualized instruction.

Students participate in a variety of clubs and interscholastic athletic teams, including soccer, cross-country, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, as well as intramural activities such as drama, outdoor education, and physical training.

All members of the faculty and administration share responsibility for the personal and academic growth of each student and participate in all four components of the School. The Woodhall School seeks teachers and administrators who believe in a young person’s potential and ability for growth and in a learning community based on compassion, integrity, and respect. More information about The Woodhall School is available at www.woodhallschool.org.

The biology teacher would teach classes within the life sciences curriculum, specifically Biology and Environmental Science. The average class size is 3-5 students. In addition, the teaching position would include dorm parent and coaching responsibilities. On-campus housing is provided.

A successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and intrapersonal abilities and demonstrated organizational and communication skills. Most importantly, the candidate will embrace the unique mission of The Woodhall School and its focus on the holistic educational process. Experience in boarding schools is preferred but not required.