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 (Nov 2026–Feb 2027

Extended Day Program support

Spring season coaching stipend

Job summary

Dedham Country Day School in Dedham, MA seeks a well-qualified lower school science teacher to join our Pre-K through 8 community for a family leave position during the 2026-27 academic year. The role starts late February 2027 and runs through the end of the year.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) and 2–3 years of teaching experience. The teacher will foster inquiry, integrate technology, and collaborate with colleagues to support a diverse, inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with an advanced degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of teaching experience.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience integrating classroom technology.
• Commitment to inclusive, anti-bias teaching practices.
• Willingness to collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to students in grades 2-5.
• Promote the social and emotional growth of students.
• 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 cover recess/lunch duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tech integration

Collaborative teamwork

Anti-bias teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in science or education preferred

Job description

Lower School Science Teacher (family leave position)

Starting Date: Feb 1, 2027

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.

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.

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$17,000 to $23,000 Stipend

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Katie Ouellette
• 90 Sandy Valley Rd
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]