The Pennington School is seeking a Middle School science teacher for the 2026-27 academic year.

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly engaging and passionate Middle School educator who will teach Physical Science in Grade 8 and possibly Earth Science in Grade 7. Candidates should have a proven record of effectiveness in teaching science and a developmental understanding of and appreciation for working with students in this age group (Grades 6 through 8). The ideal candidate will embrace a student-centered approach to learning and guide students to work toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding. Class sizes typically range from twelve to sixteen students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach three sections of eighth-grade Physics and possibly one section of seventh-grade Earth Science
Create personalized, student-centered, and highly engaging learning experiences that have a lasting impact
Elicit individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding
Lead a Grade 8 advisory group
Create, organize, and oversee the Grade 8 Science Fair
Meet with parents of science students to discuss student progress during fall conferences
Meet with advisees and their parents in April for parent/advisor/advisee conferences
Write narrative comments for report cards at each marking period (four times yearly)
Demonstrate warmth, respect, humor, and teamwork in interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
Develop and practice cultural competence in teaching and community life

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education or science; master's degree preferred
Experience teaching at the middle-school level; independent school experience preferred
Strong desire and ability to work with middle school students
Knowledge of pedagogical strategies for teaching middle school students
The ability to implement and help create a highly engaging, interactive, experiential science program is required.
Ability to differentiate teaching and apply student accommodations to instruction, coursework, and assessments in order to work with a range of learning styles
Ability to create a safe environment in which students can take risks and be themselves
Ability to use technology (including a smartboard) in highly effective ways to enhance teaching and learning
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Other requirements:

Candidates interested in residential opportunities are encouraged to indicate their interest during the application process
Lead at least two extracurricular and/or athletic endeavors per year
Attendance at School events, which may include occasional weekends and evenings, is also required, including (but not limited to) overnight trips.

This position is full-time, teaching on campus for ten months during the year, and is exempt from overtime, with a starting date in August 2026. The minimum annual salary for this position is $52,000. The actual offer will be commensurate with skills and experience. The Pennington School offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life, short-term, and long-term disability programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to: https://pennington.isolvedhire.com/

The working environment is an office and school environment on a 55-acre campus. The ability to occasionally lift files and storage boxes, walk up and down stairs, attend meetings in varying locations throughout campus, and continually use computers and related office equipment is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.

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