Lower School Science Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Mary McDowell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary McDowell Friends School invites applications for a full-time Lower School Associate Science Teacher (Leave Replacement) beginning November 2026. This role collaborates with a teaching partner to implement curriculum and support students’ academic and social-emotional growth in a warm, inclusive Brooklyn setting.

The ideal candidate holds a BA in Science, with willingness to learn, adapt to a new environment, and a commitment to equity.

Qualifications

• BA in Science; special education experience a plus.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance and problem-solving, and to achieve results.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a new environment is required.
• Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus
• Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competency, are desired.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with their teaching partner to implement parts of the curriculum and gradually assume increased responsibilities.
• Advocate for homeroom students and communicate with parents.
• Supervise homeroom students during activities such as assemblies and school events.
• Implement individualized student plans for homework, organization, and behavior.
• Participate in professional development, MMFS committee, weekly faculty meetings, and supervisory meetings.
• Write, edit, and submit trimester reports, grades, recommendations, evaluations, and other requests as needed.
• Duties based on assigned schedules include supervising a study hall, arrival/lunch/dismissal duty, student trips, and clubs.
• Lead a reading and math group independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

BA in Science

Special education experience

Tools

GSuite

Veracross

Job description

Mary McDowell Friends School invites applications for a full-time Lower School Associate Science Teacher (Leave Replacement) beginning November 2026. This role collaborates with a teaching partner to implement curriculum and support students’ academic and social-emotional growth in a warm, inclusive Brooklyn setting.

The ideal candidate holds a BA in Science, with willingness to learn, adapt to a new environment, and a commitment to equity.