Science Teacher - Upper School (75%)

ABOUT CASTILLEJA

Castilleja is a dynamic, diverse, and intentional educational community for students in grades 6–12 that believes in the power of women learning and women leading. Founded in 1907, Castilleja fulfills its mission to educate young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. Every member of the Castilleja community is responsible for fostering an equitable, respectful, and just community. We value building and sustaining authentic relationships and work together to create a collaborative learning and working environment. We are dedicated to a program that is responsive to students’ needs and identities and demonstrates a commitment to antiracist values and pedagogy. 

TEACHING AT CASTILLEJA

At Castilleja we know that students thrive when learning happens within and beyond classroom walls and when students actively witness engagement in the greater community by the adults in their lives. Employees are invited to and supported as they connect with our larger programming, advise students, and inspire new ways to bring the mission alive on campus. We seek educators who aspire to engage differences with courage, honesty, intellectual curiosity, respect, and humility. The Science Department creates a rigorous, explorative curriculum that promotes collaborative learning, scientific literacy, and curiosity. This is an exciting teaching opportunity for a visionary teacher who is passionate about educating girls and preparing them to succeed in STEAM fields and elsewhere. As a Department, we strive to engender and extend an interest in science while simultaneously providing students with an understanding of fundamental scientific principles and modes of thinking, fostering both scientifically literate citizens and future scientists. This teacher would likely teach two sections of high school Chemistry and one section of high school Biology and would be expected to collaborate with department colleagues and the Department Lead to align the objectives, skills, content, and assessments. This position reports to the Department Lead and Academic Leadership.

Important qualities of this teacher include:

• Commitment to student-centered learning and responsive pedagogy
• Facility with content knowledge and commitment to interdisciplinary-thinking 
• Experience with various modes of teaching and assessing
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork 
• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset
• Flexibility

Key Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience and/or commensurate professional experience
• Proficiency with technology in and out of the classroom 
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field of study

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, EAP and Life  
• Eligible for 403(b) Retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Castilleja uses a competitive salary scale which takes into account the range of experience, education, and skill level. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $128,000 and will be prorated for 75%.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Castilleja School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence - regardless of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all areas of employment.

*Please include a cover letter with your application.