Savannah Country Day School seeks a creative, innovative, and energetic 7th-grade Life Science teacher to join our learning community for the 2025-2026 academic year.  This full-time position includes teaching five (5) sections of Life Science and serving as a student advisor.  The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, Evolution, Biotechnology and Bioethics, Diversity of Living Things, Cellular Biology, and Taxonomy and Ecology.  We are looking for candidates who are passionate about helping students explore science through diverse pedagogical techniques, with an emphasis on inquiry-based lab experiences whenever possible.  The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be eager to explore collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching opportunities.  The integration of technology in the classroom is highly encouraged.  A willingness to engage in critical dialogue about instructional practices with colleagues and a desire to participate in a wide range of school activities both inside and outside the classroom are essential.

Additional Expectations:
• Serve as a student advisor
• Lead a middle school club
• The ability to coach a sport is highly desirable

If you are passionate about teaching and learning and dedicated to fostering meaningful connections with students and their families, we invite you to apply.

Physical Demands:
Work is typically performed in a classroom environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.  The employee occasionally lifts or carries objects of a light-medium weight, up to 25 pounds.  Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.  The exposure to fumes or chemicals is possible in the laboratory environment.

To Apply:
To express interest in the position, candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Jeremy Hammond, Head of Middle School, at hammond@savcds.org. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and reference check.

About Us:
Savannah Country Day traces its origins back to the 1905 founding of The Pape School, an institution long recognized for its academic excellence and college preparatory curriculum. Led by a group of visionary parents who saw the continued need for a first-rate college preparatory school in Savannah, the founders of Savannah Country Day built upon the assets of the Pape School and created a school with a recognized tradition of academic excellence across the southeast. Today, Savannah Country Day School is Savannah's preeminent college preparatory school providing a rigorous, yet supportive learning environment for a wide variety of motivated learners. Enrolling over 1000 students ranging from infants to 12th grade, SCDS is truly a family school. Situated on a beautiful, 65acre campus on the south side of historic Savannah, Georgia, SCDS has a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, an unparalleled arts program and a full range of athletic and extracurricular opportunities. Significant funds are available for faculty professional development and our faculty average 17 years of experience with 66% of Middle School faculty holding advanced degrees.

Inclusion at Savannah Country Day School
The Savannah Country Day School is guided by the school’s mission statement which includes:
• that each student's life is enriched in a diverse community where differences among people are affirmed and celebrated.
• that the school shares with families the responsibility for fostering in each student strength of character, a sense of personal responsibility, and an attitude of faith, reverence, and tolerance.

SCDS seeks candidates of all cultures and backgrounds who embrace the school’s mission of diversity, are eager to engage in the work of inclusion and have a desire to join a community of diverse individuals who celebrate their similarities while also recognizing their individuality.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field, as well as five (5) or more years of teaching experience.  Advanced degrees are strongly preferred.
• Strong sense of humor, flexibility, and a strong desire to work with teens is required.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate as part of the Science Department team.
• Occasional attendance at evening and weekend events is required. 

About The Savannah Country Day School

Savannah Country Day School is an Early Childhood–Grade 12 co-educational day school of about 900 students. The school is one of the strongest in the Southeast. Our students go on from SCDS to excel at colleges all over the country. Founded in 1955, the school sits on a beautiful 65-acre campus with numerous classroom buildings, several playing fields, three gymnasiums, and two state-of-the-art libraries. The campus culture is informal and relaxed, but expectations of students are high in all areas. Besides a strong academic program, the school has very strong programs in the fine arts, athletics, and service learning.

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