Chemistry Teacher, Middle School

Seattle Country Day School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability

Retirement plan

Section 125 plan

Job summary

An independent school in Seattle is seeking a dynamic middle-school science teacher to design and implement an engaging curriculum for grade 7 and electives. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry and a master's in science education, alongside at least three years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty, supervising off-campus activities, and preparing students for an annual engineering event. The school offers a competitive salary with a range between $72,000 and $132,000, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of teaching experience in middle or high school.
• Experience with lab-based science curriculum.
• Certification through an educational lab safety course is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a middle-school science curriculum.
• Teach grade 7 science and electives.
• Lead preparations for SCDS’s annual Engineering Event.

Skills

Inquiry-based teaching

Project-based learning

Curriculum design

Differentiation for diverse learners

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry

Master's degree in science education

Job description

Reports to: Middle School Division Head
Starting Date: August 2026
Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) is an independent school that serves more than 400 gifted students, grades K–8, on a 2.4-acre campus on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington.

At SCDS, we know gifted children can be intense, verbal, and imaginative; we also know that gifted children come from every community, every race, and every socioeconomic class. At SCDS, our students find a warm, welcoming classroom, one based around the concept of inquiry, a method where teachers encourage students to explore, to ask questions, to experiment, and to create. The school also prioritizes social-emotional learning, which is informed by diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. This attention to the whole child, and to the world they live in, stimulates children’s intellect and imagination and helps foster qualities such as flexibility, empathy, integrity, and compassion.

SCDS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SCDS are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, or marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other status protected by applicable law. SCDS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Qualifications for the Position

The candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry, and a master’s degree in science education. At least three years of middle-or high-school teaching experience is required. The candidate must have experience implementing lab-based science curriculum through inquiry-based teaching and project-based learning. Must have the ability to differentiate lessons for different levels and types of learners, experience designing curriculum, and experience collaborating with a team of teachers. The candidate must be certified through an educational lab safety course such as the Laboratory Safety Institute or be willing to become certified. Experience in gifted education and teaching science to fast-paced learners is ideal.

Responsibilities

This full-time position is ideal for the dynamic and knowledgeable teacher who has experience designing and implementing a middle-school science curriculum. The teacher will be a member of SCDS’s Middle School division, teaching grade 7 and science electives, as well as preparing students for SCDS’s annual Engineering Event. The teacher will also work closely with other teachers and content-area specialists. Responsibilities include an advisory period, participation in faculty, department, and grade-level meetings, Winterim, and supervision of students on off-campus school activities. Responsibilities also include chaperoning grade-level trips that vary in duration (5-12 days), and location (U.S. and international).

Benefits

SCDS offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability, excellent retirement plan, and section 125 plan. Salary range is $72,000-$132,000.

Application Process

Applicants should download an application from seattlecountryday.org/about-scds/employment. Submit this completed application, a letter of interest, and a résumé with references to [e-mail].