Upper School Science Teacher 9-24 to 2-25 (Maternity Leave) - Full-time

Upper School Science Teacher (Full-Time September, 2024 – February, 2025 for leave coverage)

The Overlake School

Redmond, WA

Founded in 1967, The Overlake School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a 75-acre campus in Redmond, Washington. The school serves 530 students in grades 5-12. Each Overlake community member is committed to the school's mission:

The Overlake School champions students and their vast potential through engaging educational experiences in a diverse and inclusive community. Students are valued as multifaceted individuals and graduate with a passion for learning, ready for any path that contributes to a better world.

Overlake is committed to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid, employment, and other school-administered programs.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online: http://www.overlake.jobs/

Description: Overlake School is hiring an Upper School science teacher for fall semester whose responsibilities will include teaching 9th grade biology and 10th grade chemistry. The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of science teaching experience at the secondary school level, with an emphasis on chemistry or biology, an advanced degree in science and/or education, and a passion for working with high school students. In addition, the successful candidate has worked collaboratively on curriculum and assessment.

The Overlake School's strategic vision is to develop its capacity to have equity and inclusion at the institution's heart in its teaching and learning. We seek educators who can carry cultural competence and teach for equity and justice as central to their instruction.

Teaching Responsibilities and Duties: Teach two section of the 9th grade biology course Life on Our Planet and two sections of the 10th grade chemistry course Earth's Chemical Systems; lead an Upper School advisory (homeroom) four times a week; hold office hours three times a week; sponsor a club. Teachers are also required to attend meetings with the department, the division, and the whole faculty.

Salary: $59,660 - $112,011 Annualized, dependent on education and experience

Benefits: Overlake Benefits

Required Qualifications:

Successful candidates are teachers who inspire students to love science and scientific inquiry. Further, strong candidates must demonstrate the following:

· Bachelor's degree in science education or a related field

· Relevant teaching experience

· Computer literacy and technological proficiency, with interest in incorporating technology into the classroom

· A desire to put cultural competency at the heart of their pedagogy and skill at working with a diverse population in an inclusive and equitable community

· Belief in the critical importance of diversity in the life of the school and excitement about working to build and maintain a classroom that honors diversity of opinion and practice

· Commitment to modeling and exhibiting high standards of scholarship

· Capacity to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues

· Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of the department and grade-level teams

· Ability to pass required background checks

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