The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as a Middle School Class 6 Science Teacher and Advisor.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to DEIB on the School’s website.

Job Overview

The Middle School Science Teacher reports to the Head of Middle School and will teach four sections of science and serve as an advisor in Middle School, grade 6. This position necessitates a thorough understanding of Middle School children as well as a desire to work with and advocate for them. 

Chapin’s Science Program

Chapin’s Science Department believes all Chapin students are scientists in the making. In Middle School Science, students work towards developing their skills as scientists with engaging and relevant content across science disciplines. The Science Department participates in ongoing curricular and pedagogical work that recognizes the inquiring scientist in every student and aligns with Next Generation Science Standards. The core of the work that students do in middle school science is asking questions and then answering these questions through authentic scientific practices, such as planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, conducting research, developing models, and using the engineering design process. Students are given the opportunity to model the work of professional scientists.

Chapin’s science professionals work as a team to develop and refine a multi-layered pedagogy with an appropriate balance of access and challenge; competition and collaboration; inquiry and instruction; skills and conceptual understanding. Together, we are propelled by a shared commitment to sending curious, dedicated, skilled, innovative, and courageous young scientists into a field that would benefit deeply from their contributions.

The Middle School Class 6 Science Teacher and Advisor will

• Teach all four sections of Class 6 Science

• Serve as a member of the Class 6 Team and as an advisor to a group of approximately 10-12 students in Class 6

• Report to the Head of Middle School, while working closely with members of the Middle School and K-12 Science Departments

Chapin’s next Middle School Class 6 Science Teacher and Advisor will be:

A scientist and science educator who demonstrates a commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development who

• Embraces the responsibility to develop an educated, informed, engaged citizenry by connecting the study of science to the challenges and opportunities that define our fast-changing world.

• Brings curriculum to life through a variety of learning experiences, including hands-on or in-the-field learning and age-appropriate research opportunities.

• Embodies the joy of learning and exploration by sharing their passion and enthusiasm for science with students.

A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history who

• Understands and appreciates the middle school learner within the context of pre-adolescent development.

• Demonstrates effective pedagogy, particularly in response to the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning needs, and interests.

• Has experience with middle school advisory programs.

• Actively seeks out ways to generate student excitement for science and STEM-related fields because they believe all students are scientists in the making.

An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by

• Engaging students in co-creating an environment that fosters inquiry, diversity of thought, feedback, and collaboration.

• Collaborating with colleagues within the department and across disciplines and divisions to develop practices and curricula that enrich the academic program.

• Embodying a growth mindset means being willing to learn alongside students and colleagues, making mistakes, and listening with empathy to others.

A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning who

• Seeks connections across disciplines so that students can integrate their learning across their classes and build meaningful connections that help their learning.

• Provides timely and helpful feedback to students and parents.

• Demonstrates a passion for learning by sharing their love of learning with students and colleagues and engaging in ongoing professional development.

• Develops, alongside students, a safe and productive learning environment, building trust with students through clear guidelines and expectations.

How to apply: Submit your cover letter, résumé, and statement of educational philosophy. The committee will begin review of applications immediately and will consider those that are submitted on a rolling basis. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 2 years experience in Middle School science instruction or equivalent

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues

• Experience as an Advisor

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in the sciences or science education