2021-22 Biology Instructor

BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

Laguna Blanca School is a college preparatory, coeducational day school located on two campuses in Santa Barbara, California. Grades EK-4 are located on a quaint campus in Montecito, while Grades 5-12 are located on Laguna’s historic campus in idyllic Hope Ranch. Laguna Blanca emphasizes its core values of scholarship, character, balance, and community in its programs.

Biology at Laguna Blanca introduces students to the fundamental concepts to build an understanding of biology and how it relates to a student’s natural surroundings. The program is organized around sets of unifying themes forming a logical sequence allowing students to tie together the complexities of biological interactions. Some of the themes include nature and continuity of life, unicellular and multicellular organization, evolution, energy transformations, and interactions between organisms and the environment.  Laguna Blanca is seeking an educator who is versed in Bio-Technology coursework and course design for electives such as Bio-tech, Bio-Engineering, and forensics that will leverage our Innovation Center and STEM Labs. The lab component is heavily steeped in inquiry allowing students to design and execute their own scientific experiments with a strong focus on critical analysis and understanding of data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Provide instruction within an interdisciplinary structure and Project-Based Learning approach
• Nurture student learning through investigation and exploration of the following integrated common core concepts/areas: Cell Biology; Genetics; Ecology; Evolution; Physiology
• Serve as a member of the applicable grade-level team(s) of teachers meeting on a regular basis to plan, develop, and coordinate student support in alignment with the mission of the school
• Perform other non-teaching duties as assigned by the Head of School and the Middle School and Upper School division heads
• Communicate progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or Head of School
•  Discuss academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise
• Maintain required documentation for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records
• Monitor study halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff
• Perform related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations 
• Preferred candidates will have experience designing and facilitating Bio-Tech Electives and courses. 
• Preferred candidates will be an advisor to students and will design and support programming for students invested in Biotechnology. 
• Preferred candidates will also be able to teach AP Biology