Upper School Science Teacher

The Athenian School; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Upper School Science Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This role involves teaching engaging science courses and developing innovative project-based curricula. Candidates should be passionate about science education and committed to experiential learning. The school values cultural competency and offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Join a community dedicated to fostering critical thinking and mutual respect while inspiring the next generation of scientists. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives through collaborative and interdisciplinary learning.

Benefits

Meals on Campus

Use of Athletics Facilities

Professional Development Opportunities

CPR/AED Certification Training

Qualifications

• Strong cultural competency and classroom management skills.
• Experience teaching high school science and curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to four year-long science courses in biology, chemistry, or physics.
• Create innovative and engaging project-based curriculum.

Skills

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Project-Based Learning

Passion for Science Education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Valid Teaching Credential in Sciences

Job description

JOB TITLE: Upper School Science Teacher

REPORTS TO: Science Department Chair

JOB STATUS: FLSA Status: Exempt .75 or 1.0 FTE

About Athenian
The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 - 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse and mutual respect. Please read through our site to learn more about our community. We look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!

Primary Responsibilities
The Athenian School seeks an Upper School science teacher to begin in the 2025-26 school year. This teacher will teach up to a total of four year-long science courses. We welcome interest from candidates with experience in biology, chemistry and/or physics. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong passion for science education, the skills to create innovative and engaging project-based curriculum, and desire to work with upper school students. They will also have had experience with, or be interested in learning about, the design and implementation of alternative grading practices. Candidates should also be able to exhibit a passion for experiential education, which is a cornerstone of our school's program. Additionally, candidates should be drawn to Athenian's Pillars: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service. Successful candidates will also bring experience with differentiated, experiential, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Core Requirements
Successful candidates will bring strong cultural competency and the capacity to work with students, families and colleagues who represent a broad range of identities and experiences. We seek candidates with excellent classroom management skills and experience teaching high school science. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in science or a valid teaching credential in the sciences. The ability to teach other emerging and interdisciplinary subjects, and experience in curriculum design, would be a plus.

In addition to these responsibilities, faculty have the opportunity to coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.

Benefits, Compensation, Professional Growth & Community Involvement
Athenian provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. Community members enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center. Our full time faculty salary range is $80,000-145,000. All employees participate in school wide professional development, and have the opportunity to pursue a range of additional professional growth opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, funded participation in professional conferences and continuing education opportunities. Athenian provides needed training for CPR/AED certification.

All employees are expected to attend all-school functions relevant to their role and to participate in supporting the student experience with other school duties as requested by their direct supervisor.

Interested candidates should apply directly through our site for consideration.

NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT
The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.