Interim Upper School Science Teacher

Tower Hill School; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hill School is seeking an Interim Upper School Science Teacher to cover a Biology class from September 2025 to January 2026. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in science education, a passion for teaching, and the ability to engage high school students effectively. This role involves working collaboratively with other educators and contributing to a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• A successful track record of teaching high school biology to motivated students.
• Experience with classroom technology and laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated safety/laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9th grade Biology and/or Honors Biology.
• Develop and implement hands-on, student-centered laboratory investigations.
• Engage with parents and maintain an open dialogue.

Skills

Student-centered approach

Science engagement

Education

Bachelors in Biology, Secondary Science Education, or related field

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Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate to teach Upper School Biology from September 2025 through approximately the end of January 2026. This would cover the first half of a year-long 9th Grade Biology class as cover for a teacher who is on leave. The ideal candidate will have a broad academic background in the sciences and the ability to teach Biology. The teacher is responsible for delivering scientific content in an engaging and meaningful way in line with the mission and goals of Tower Hill School. The candidate should have a passion for science and a demonstrated interest in helping students discover the joy of scientific inquiry and analytic thinking.

Essential Functions

• Teach 9th grade Biology and/or Honors Biology (depending on experience and staffing needs)
• Work with other science teachers to develop and implement hands-on, student-centered laboratory investigations in line with the science curriculum
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to implement horizontally aligned curriculum across sections
• Interact with parents and maintain an open dialogue with families to support student success
• Engage fully with the THS community including, but not limited to, participation in all school-wide assemblies, faculty meetings, department meetings, and various faculty supervisory duties.
• Demonstrate competency with current teaching technology and an interest in advancing its use in the classroom
  
  

Desired Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors in Biology, Secondary Science Education, or related field
• A successful track record of teaching high school biology to high-achieving, motivated students.
• Student-centered approach to science education, experience with classroom technology, and laboratory equipment
• Demonstrated interest in teaching high school aged students, growth mindset and willingness to engage in self-reflective teaching practice
• Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
• Demonstrated safety/laboratory experience
  
  

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.

Seniority level

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  Primary and Secondary Education

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