High School Science Teacher

Ensworth School; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensworth School in Nashville seeks a dynamic high school science educator to join its faculty. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with a diverse student body and collaborate with colleagues across scientific disciplines.

The primary assignment includes freshman Biology and Chemistry within an integrated two-year sequence. Experience with hands-on, inquiry-based labs and with current educational technologies is valued; ADI familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong background in science and experience teaching high school.
• Ability to develop meaningful relationships with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach freshman Biology and Chemistry in an integrated two-year sequence.
• Collaborate on curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment.
• Provide hands-on, inquiry-based labs emphasizing reasoning, experimental design and evidence-based argumentation.
• Support science-related clubs and electives for juniors and seniors.

Job description

Ensworth School seeks a dynamic and intellectually engaging science educator to join its high school faculty. Strong candidates will have demonstrated the ability to develop meaningful relationships with a diverse student body and collaborate with colleagues across scientific disciplines. A love for teaching high school students and a commitment to Ensworth’s Core Skills Framework are essential.

The primary teaching assignment will include freshman Biology and Chemistry within an integrated two-year science sequence that helps students make meaningful connections across biology, chemistry, and physics. Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in science and a collaborative approach to curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment. Experience creating hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory experiences that emphasize scientific reasoning, experimental design, evidence-based argumentation, and effective communication is highly valued; familiarity with Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) is a plus. Flexibility to teach science or engineering electives for juniors and seniors and an interest in supporting science-related clubs or extracurricular activities are also valued, as is proficiency with current educational technologies.