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Athenian | Intellectual Exploration & Meaningful Contribution
JOB TITLE: Middle School Science Teacher – Fall 2025
REPORTS TO: Head of Middle School
JOB STATUS: FLSA Status: Exempt 1.0 FTE (or .75 FTE, if preferred)
ABOUT ATHENIAN
The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 – 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse, mutual respect, and social justice. Please read through our site to learn more about our community. We look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Athenian School seeks a science teacher to teach full-time in our Middle School, which will include three sections of 8th grade Science and the possibility of one additional section (subject to be determined). Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong passion for science education, the skills to create innovative and engagement project-based curriculum, and desire to work with middle school students. Candidates should also be able to exhibit a passion for experiential education, which is cornerstone of our school’s program. Additionally, candidates should also be drawn to Athenian’s Pillars: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service. We seek an educator who brings joy to their classroom and the broader school community, embraces collaboration, and is willing to bring fun energy to our middle school.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates embrace middle school learners and bring strong cultural competency and the capacity to work with students, families, and colleagues who represent a broad range of identities and experiences. We seek candidates with excellent classroom management skills, experience teaching middle school science, and are excited about designing project-based curriculum. A Bachelor’s degree in science and the completion of a teaching program are preferred. Interested candidates should apply directly through our site for consideration.
BENEFITS, COMPENSATION, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Athenian provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. Community members enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center. The salary for this role will range from $80,000 – $145,000, and will be determined based on level of experience and education.
Employees also have the opportunity to coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.
All employees participate in school wide professional development, and have the opportunity to pursue a range of additional professional growth opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, funded participation in professional conferences and continuing education opportunities. Athenian provides needed training for CPR/AED certification.
NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT
The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Please apply directly on our careers site: https://athenian.applytojob.com/apply/9ABK65HYvz/Middle-School-Science-Teacher?source=POCIS
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