High School Science Teacher

HALB; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys in New York is seeking a Full Time Science Teacher to join our exceptional school faculty. The role involves teaching Biology or Chemistry across skill levels, including honors and AP, and offering courses such as Astronomy or other advanced science topics.

Candidates should have prior teaching experience and an advanced degree in science or science education, with a passion for mentoring students in an advisory role within an all-boys environment.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience, preferably in the independent school world.
• Advanced degree in science or the teaching of Science.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology or Chemistry at varying skill levels, including honors and AP.
• Mentor students in an advisory role outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster holistic education approaches.

Education

Advanced degree in science or teaching of science

Job description

2026-27 School Year Vacancy:

DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys seeks a Full Time Science Teacher to join our exceptional school faculty in fostering a culture of academic exploration and excellence and dedication to spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of all students.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Possess a supportive, student-centered approach, geared toward students with a variety of levels and learning styles.
• Be understanding of and sensitive to the principles of social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Have expertise in at least one of our core curricular areas- Biology or Chemistry- and be able to teach at various skill levels, including honors and AP level.
• Possess the ability and expertise to teach beyond the core curriculum, such as courses in Astronomy or advanced science subjects.
• Enjoy teaching in an all boys environment- in whole class, small group, and one-on-one settings.
• Desire to mentor students in an advisory role outside the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to foster holistic approaches to educating students
• Embrace our diverse modern-Orthodox Jewish community
• Communicate proactively, sensitively, and warmly with all stakeholders- students, parents, faculty, and staff

Requirements:

• Have prior teaching experience, preferably in the independent school world
• Possess an advanced degree in science or the teaching of Science