Science Teacher - Upper School (75 percent) Sabbatical Coverage (One Semester - January through June 2025) - Castilleja

ABOUT CASTILLEJA

Castilleja is a dynamic, diverse, and intentional educational community for students in grades 6–12 that believes in the power of women learning and women leading. Founded in 1907, Castilleja fulfills its mission to educate young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. Every member of the Castilleja community is responsible for fostering an equitable, respectful, and just community. We value building and sustaining authentic relationships and work together to create a collaborative learning and working environment. We are dedicated to a program that is responsive to students’ needs and identities and demonstrates a commitment to antiracism values and pedagogy. 

TEACHING AT CASTILLEJA

At Castilleja we know that students thrive when learning happens within and beyond classroom walls and when students actively witness engagement in the greater community by the adults in their lives. Employees are invited to and supported as they connect with our global programs, advise student community engagement clubs and affinity/identity spaces, and inspire new ways to bring the mission alive on campus. We seek educators who share our belief that diversity and inclusion is essential to developing compassionate leaders and who aspire to engage differences with courage, honesty, intellectual curiosity, respect, and humility. *

 At this time, we are in search of a one-semester sabbatical leave replacement to teach one section of introductory Biology and two sections of Advanced Biology. We are seeking an innovative, inclusive educator to engage our students in a rigorous, explorative curriculum that promotes collaborative learning, scientific literacy, and curiosity. This is an exciting teaching opportunity for a visionary teacher who is passionate about educating girls and preparing them to succeed in STEM fields and elsewhere. As a Department, we strive to engender and extend an interest in science while simultaneously providing students with an understanding of fundamental scientific principles and modes of thinking, fostering both scientifically literate citizens and future scientists.

Important qualities for this teacher include:

• Flexibility
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork
• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset
• Commitment to student-centered learning and responsive pedagogy
• Commitment to experiential learning and interdisciplinary-thinking 
• Experience with various modes of teaching and assessing
• An unabashed love of learning

Key Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience and/or commensurate professional experience
• Proficiency with technology in and out of the classroom 
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field of study

Compensation and Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness plans including:  Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, EAP and Life
• 403(b) Retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Castilleja uses a competitive salary scale which takes into account  the range of experience, education and skill level. The salary for this one-semester, 75% time position ranges from $31,519 to $46,875

Equal Opportunity Employment:

• Castilleja School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence - regardless of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all areas of employment.

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