The Opportunity

The Episcopal Academy is looking for an experienced and passionate educator to join our Lower School as a Science Teacher. Our ideal candidate will be a student-centered teacher with experience working with students from PreK through 5th grade, an enthusiasm for science, and an ability to bring science to life in an accessible and inclusive manner.

Who You Are

Either a PreK-5 teacher with a passion for science or a science teacher well versed in elementary education, we are looking for a new colleague who:

• Delivers excellent instruction and designs positive learning experiences during both the school day and through extracurricular programming after the school day.
• Collaborates with PreK-5 teachers in all disciplines on ways to integrate science principles to strengthen learning and instruction across the school.
• Collaborates with science teachers in the Middle and Upper school to ensure a well-sequenced program and foster cross-divisional learning experiences.
• Creates a welcoming learning environment and bases teaching and learning on a foundation of inclusivity.
• Makes pedagogical and curricular decisions based on a thoughtful understanding of best educational practices.
• Ability to engage and manage students at young ages - early childhood (PK-3)
• Has a Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred

A Little More About Us

While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:

• Be student-centered, embraces school and life and shows it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embody and live The Stripes.
• Consistently maintain high standards for his or her own work and motivates others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and sees others – especially students – as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials as separate PDF attachments in one email with the subject line "Lower School Science" to jobs@episcopalacademy.org. Title attachments with your last name, first initial and document name.

• Cover letter expressing interest in this position;
• Current résumé;
• List of three references, including name, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address of each

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.