Middle School Science Department Head

Coatesville Area School District; Thorndale (PA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Coatesville Area School District in Thorndale, PA is seeking a Middle School Science Department Head to oversee North and Scott Middle Schools' science programs. The role involves leading staff development, coordinating department budgeting, and ensuring high-quality instruction and assessments aligned to the secondary science curriculum.

The successful candidate will work with administrators, teachers, families, and diverse students, using strong communication and collaborative leadership to

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Desire to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, families, and students.
• Bachelor degree preferred as a qualification for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the staff and programs within the Science Department for North and Scott Middle Schools.
• Meet with Administration regarding staff development, departmental concerns, budgeting, and overall programming.
• Follow best practices in assessment and instruction; facilitate team processes; interact with diverse populations.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Coatesville Area School District MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - Thorndale, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Middle School Science Department Head

Coatesville Area School District MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - Thorndale, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Coatesville Area School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5904411

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

1 position for Scott and North

Stipend: $2,704.00 per school year.

Successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the staff and programs within the Science Department for North and Scott Middle Schools, as well as meeting with Administration regarding staff development, departmental concerns, budgeting, and overall programming. The candidate must be able to follow best practices in assessment, instruction as well as facilitate team processes. Candidate should have a solid understanding of instruction and assessments, good communication skills, able to meet deadlines, work well with students and adults. Candidate should have a working knowledge of the secondary science curriculum and be able to effectively interact with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Current Teacher


• Valid PA Instructional I or II Secondary Science Certification.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Calm, patient, and encouraging approach when working with students.


• Desire to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, families, and students.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources


• 3030 CG Zinn Road


• Thorndale, Pennsylvania 19372


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]