Newark Academy is seeking a biology teacher to join a dedicated and dynamic faculty. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching biology, a passion for scientific thinking, and a demonstrated capacity to embrace student-centered, skills-focused, and culturally competent practices. Our next biology teacher will enjoy teaching with a dynamic team in excellent, well-equipped labs while promoting STEM opportunities for young people. Ideal candidates will also be interested in engaging the wider school community through their involvement in clubs, activities, and/or athletics.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience teaching biology in middle school, upper school, or higher educational settings Professionals in industry or related fields or with non-traditional paths to education are also encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience working in independent schools is preferred but not required
Responsibilities:
• Create a positive, student-centered environment and work collegially with peers
• Prepare lessons to deliver to assigned classes, generally four sections
• Collaborate to design and revise curriculum to create a consistent course experience across sections
• Meet school guidelines regarding grading, record keeping, and use of the learning management system to post timely information about classes
• Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events, and professional meetings
• Engage in the life of Newark Academy
Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy provides students in grades 6-12 with the knowledge and skills to become meaningful contributors to their communities and the wider world. Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social and emotional interactions. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for their especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion. Learn more about the benefits of working at Newark Academy on our website and Careers at NA page.
Diversity / Inclusion Statement:
Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In admissions and employment practices, scholarship aid, and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.
• Please send your resume and cover letter as a single PDF to Teaching@newarka.edu.
Location: Livingston, NJ
Posted: Aug. 25, 2024, 4:05 a.m.
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