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General Summary

McDonogh School is posting an anticipated opening in the Upper School Science Department for the 2026-2027 school year.

McDonogh School seeks a dynamic educator to teach multiple levels of Upper School Biology, including Advanced Biology. Strong candidates will also be able to teach an additional core discipline such as Chemistry or science electives such as Anatomy, Ecology, Environmental Science, or other life-science courses. The ideal candidate will bring deep content knowledge in the life sciences, a passion for teaching all learners, and a commitment to inquiry-based and project-based learning. The successful applicant will excel at fostering 21st-century skills, guiding students through meaningful laboratory investigations, and helping students connect biological concepts to real-world applications.

Compensation for this position will generally be offered in the range of $55,000 - $70,000. Individual offers will be specific, and based on education, experience, and benchmarking parameters.

Essential Functions

• Teaching and Curriculum Development
• Inspire, engage, and encourage students in the study of life sciences through innovative and interactive teaching strategies
• Develop and deliver curriculum that challenges students across all levels while meeting them where they are academically
• Value, promote, and cultivate the importance of effort and grit in students' academic achievement; celebrate incremental growth alongside achievement
• Create and maintain a student-centered learning environment where curiosity, collaboration, and scientific inquiry are prioritized
• Foster students' development of laboratory skills, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and evidence-based argumentation
• Guide students in developing AI literacy, including understanding ethical use of AI tools in writing and research, and cultivating critical thinking about AI-generated content
• Design and facilitate hands-on investigations, field studies, and project-based learning experiences
• Integrate current research and real-world applications to make science relevant and engaging
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Engagement
• Work collaboratively with Science department colleagues teaching the same courses to ensure consistent content coverage and similar student experiences across sections
• Engage in interdisciplinary partnerships that connect science to other disciplines and real-world contexts
• Participate actively in the broader McDonogh community through school activities, events, and initiatives both within and outside the Science department
• Support school-wide initiatives and policies, including the digital device policy
• Student Support and Mentorship
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, providing academic guidance, social-emotional support, and mentorship through the Upper School advisory program
• Build meaningful relationships with students that extend beyond the classroom
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and concerns
• Professional Growth and School Contributions
• Act in accordance with and overtly support the school's mission and values
• Participate in professional development opportunities to continually grow as an educator, including classroom observations, conferences, workshops, and departmental collaboration
• Exhibit professional standards of presentation, punctuality, courtesy, and discretion
• Respond flexibly to the evolving needs of the School, which may include service learning coordination, athletics coaching, club advising, assigned supervision duties, and other responsibilities as determined by the Head of the Upper School

Recommended Employment Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or related field (required). Master's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Education, or related field (preferred).

Additional Experience

• Ability to teach an additional core discipline, such as Chemistry, and/or contribute to science electives or other life-science offerings (preferred)
• Experience designing and facilitating inquiry-based and project-based learning experiences (preferred)
• Experience teaching in a neurodiverse learning environment (preferred)
• Experience teaching multiple levels of Biology, including Advanced Biology, or demonstrated readiness to do so (strongly preferred)
• Prior teaching experience at the secondary level (preferred)
• Strong content knowledge across life-science domains, with depth in biological systems and laboratory practices (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion
• Ability to successfully work with and within a culturally diverse student body, staff, and community
• Comfort with laboratory management, safety protocols, and outdoor field work
• Must be able to comply with background check, including finger prints, as required by the agency and / or state regulations.
• Must possess personal qualifications such as flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that do not interfere with responsibilities
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Willingness to participate in co-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, or other programs)

Working Conditions

Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting or carrying of laboratory equipment and supplies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires the ability to move around campus, including laboratories and potential outdoor field sites, throughout the day.