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 Science Teacher and Advisor.

DEIB: Chapin’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): All Chapin students and professional community members are valued and appreciated for their unique identities, including their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and interests. We expect Chapin faculty to employ culturally informed, equity-focused teaching practices in order to reach all students and ensure they are known and understood. Each individual belongs to and is an integral part of our affirming and joyful learning community. To support this commitment, Chapin actively seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.

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

Job Overview

MIDDLE SCHOOL Chapin students are valued, loved, and appreciated for their diverse backgrounds, talents, and interests. The Middle School faculty strives to engage students in their learning, challenging them while nurturing the joy and curiosity that they naturally bring to our classrooms daily. As they develop the ability to think critically, they are simultaneously learning the skills and acquiring the tools to communicate clearly and effectively. Without realizing it, they are part of the teaching and learning process, asking the essential questions, researching the answers through reading, investigations, problems and projects, and are able to assess their learning and growth. When they leave Middle School at the end of Class 7, our students understand what it means to be a self-directed learner, they have a foundation of knowledge and skills upon which to build, and most importantly, they are eager to continue on their learning journey.

In MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE, students work towards developing their skills as scientists with engaging and relevant content. This is accomplished by the Science Department engaging in ongoing curricular and pedagogical work that recognizes the inquiring scientist in every student and aligns with Next Generation Science Standards. Core to the work that students do in Middle School Science is asking questions and then answering these questions by means of authentic scientific practices. In this way, students are given the opportunity to model the work of professional scientists.

The Middle School Science Teacher and Advisor will

• Teach all four sections of Class 7 Science
• Serve as a member of the Class 7 Team and as an advisor to a group of approximately 12 students in Class 7
• Report to the Head of Middle School, while working closely with members of the Middle School and K-12 Science Departments

Compensation will be commensurate with experience: the range is $68,500–$120,000.

Chapin’s next Middle School 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 the process of 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 which means being willing to learn alongside students and colleagues, to make mistakes, and to listen 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.

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
• Leadership skills and experience

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.

Link to Chapin’s Mission Statement