High School Science Teacher

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Our ideal candidate will have expertise in Biology or Chemistry, and be able to teach at honors and AP levels, with the ability to offer courses beyond the core curriculum such as Astronomy.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience, preferably in independent schools.
• Advanced degree in science or science education.
• Ability to teach Biology or Chemistry at honors and AP levels.
• Ability to teach beyond core curriculum (e.g., Astronomy or advanced science subjects).

Responsibilities

• Mentor students in advisory role outside the classroom.
• Teach effectively in an all-boys environment, using whole class, small group and 1:1 formats.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster holistic education approaches.
• Communicate proactively and warmly with students, parents, faculty and staff.

Skills

Student-centered

Social-emotional development

Biology

Chemistry

AP instruction

Advisory mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in science or science education

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