Lower School Science Teacher - Family Leave Position

Dedham Country Day School; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substitute teaching November 2026 - 02

Extended Day Program support November

Stipend for spring season coaching for

Job summary

Dedham Country Day School in Dedham, MA seeks a qualified lower school science teacher for a family leave position during the 2026-27 academic year, from late February 2027 through the end of the year. You will teach science to students in grades 2–5, communicate with families, and collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and school initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree (an advanced degree in science or education preferred) with 2–3 years of teaching experience, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in science or education preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of teaching experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work with children.
• Willingness to integrate technology and embrace inclusive, anti-bias practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to students in grades 2–5.
• Communicate with parents and provide formal comments each term.
• Collaborate with lower school faculty on curricular initiatives.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance teaching.
• Participate in faculty meetings and lunch/recess coverage as needed.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in science or education

Job description

Dedham Country Day School (DCD) seeks a well-qualified lower school science teacher to join the robust faculty in our Pre-Kindergarten to grade 8 community for a family leave position during the 2026-27 academic year. The position is expected to run from late-February 2027 through the end of the academic year.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach science to students in grades 2 - 5
• Promote the social and emotional growth of students
• Provide ongoing communication with parents and compose formal comments on each student at the conclusion of each term
• Collaborate with lower school faculty on curricular and cultural initiatives
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom
• Participate in the school community as a contributing member, through regular faculty/staff meetings and weekly coverage for recess and/or lunch duties

Strong candidates will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in with an advanced degree in science or education preferred
• A minimum of 2-3 years of teaching experience
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills and a passion for working with children
• An openness to integrate academic technology into the classroom experience
• An eagerness to embrace multicultural perspectives with experience building an inclusive environment and an awareness of anti-bias teaching practices
• A willingness to be part of a collaborative team

Additional Opportunities:

• Substitute teaching November 2026 - February 2027
• Extended Day Program support November 2026 - February 2027
• Stipend for spring season coaching for middle school athletics

School Mission and Philosophy:

Dedham Country Day School:

• Provides to each child a unique educational balance of challenging academics, arts, and athletics;
• Embraces an inclusive interdependent community of students, teachers, and parents that fosters trust and encourages children to take risks;
• Creates independent, resilient, lifelong learners through engaging, developmentally based teaching designed to meet varied learning styles; and
• Inspires students to become caring, ethical members of the larger world by emphasizing thoughtful citizenship and respect for self and others.

Diversity Statement:

Dedham Country Day School fosters a sense of community in which children feel seen, cared for and valued. We strive to provide children with a multicultural and culturally responsive education that honors the diversity of our community and the larger world. At DCD, we believe diversity includes a broad and evolving list of traits, including age, ethnicity, culture, nationality, family configuration, gender identity, orientation, social and economic class, physical and learning differences, religion, as well as other characteristics that contribute to each individual’s full identity. Embracing our motto, Learning Is a Way of Life, DCD supports its community in understanding and appreciating multiple perspectives, identifying and rejecting stereotypes and prejudices, understanding systemic oppression in all forms, and working for equity and belonging at DCD and beyond.

Application Information:

We strongly encourage applications from people of color or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools and are committed to an inclusive school experience for all who work at DCD. Additionally, DCD places a high value on the professional growth of all faculty and staff, providing outstanding opportunities for individual professional development.

The salary range for this position is $17,000 - $23,000 and Dedham Country Day School also provides a competitive benefits plan. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resum e, and contact information for three professional references to Katie Ouellette, Chief of Staff, at [e-mail] .

Dedham Country Day School is an independent, coeducational Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 8 school located just west of Boston in Dedham MA. DCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any non-job related physical or mental disability.