Marin Academy seeks an experienced high school science teacher for a full-time position beginning in August 2021. The successful candidate should have a strong background in Chemistry and be able to teach a range of courses from the introductory to the advanced. Ideal candidates will also have the ability and/or experience to teach additional courses either in the physical or life sciences.

The MA science department deeply values a student inquiry-based approach to the discipline, emphasizes process and skill development, and works to connect curriculum and students to the world. Candidates with a track record and a demonstrated interest in progressive pedagogy and collaboration within and potentially beyond the science department are particularly encouraged to apply.

MA is in the early years of an ambitious strategic plan which emphasizes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching and learning, competency-based assessment, equity, and inclusion. Candidates eager to work toward these strategic goals will be prioritized in our search progress. Furthermore, we welcome candidates who are eager to grow in their professional lives and who demonstrate a willingness and an ability to engage in reflection on their practice.

Marin Academy’s mission statement “asks every individual to think, question, and create in an environment of encouragement and compassion, and challenges each person to accept the responsibilities posed by education in a democratic society.” The school is a vibrant and diverse community, and students and teachers alike continue to work towards the furthering of an inclusive and supportive school. Candidates should have the inclination and experience to work in a diverse community focused on issues of equity and social justice.

Marin Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, and people of color and women are encouraged to apply. For more information about Marin Academy, please visit our website (www.ma.org).

Applications submitted through the NAIS portal will not be accepted. Please send resume and letter of interest to:

Stella Beale Dean of Faculty sbeale@ma.org.