Website Castilleja School
6-12 All Girls School
Science Teacher – Upper School (Full-Time)
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.
The Science Department seeks innovative, inclusive educators 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 STEAM 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. This teacher would likely teach high school Chemistry and report to the Upper School Head.
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 yearly salary for this position ranges from $82,700 to $125,000.
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 considerations made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all areas of employment.
Please apply through our website: Castilleja.org/current-opportunities
