JK-Science Teacher

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) of Alexandria, VA is looking to hire an engaging, dynamic and enthusiastic educator to teach Lower School science to students in Junior Kindergarten through Second Grade. Are you excited about nurturing curiosity and wonder in young scientists through joyful, hands‑on exploration? Do you bring the skills to inspire, challenge and support students as they investigate the world around them through observation, experimentation and inquiry?

Do you have interests, passions or experiences in science, nature, sustainability or STEAM that you're eager to share with students and the broader community? If so, please read on!

We are seeking a Lower School Science Teacher who will inspire students to explore scientific processes, skills, concepts and principles through engaging and hands‑on learning experiences. The teacher will create a warm, structured and collaborative learning environment grounded in the Responsive Classroom approach. They will design and deliver developmentally appropriate, inquiry‑based science instruction aligned with Next Generation Science standards and STEAM principles, using indoor and outdoor learning spaces, campus resources and field experiences.

Instruction will incorporate hands‑on learning, multi‑media technology and meaningful integration across classroom and special classes. The successful candidate will know students well, assess progress in science knowledge, skills and social growth, maintain accurate records and communicate thoughtfully with families, and Lower School faculty. They will also collaborate with JK‑12 science colleagues.

All members of the faculty instill our school's mission by helping their students to become responsible, honest, compassionate, respectful citizens. The successful candidate will be required to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in keeping with the expectations of the School's faculty.

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or the equivalent; advanced degrees are strongly encouraged; state certification is not required.
• Have previous experience teaching science to young students.
• Possess a wide knowledge of elementary science education.
• Have the ability to integrate emerging and current technologies and STEAM principles into the curriculum.
• Demonstrate a passion for gardening curricula and have previous experience with outdoor education.
• Have a strong commitment to educating a diverse student body within a caring and creative environment.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have strong references who confirm the applicant's ability to exercise sound professional judgment.

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va.

We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff, regular, small-group DEIB exploration/workshops, support for graduate studies, summer study grants, and conferences (e.g., People of Color Conference, the National Association of Independent School Annual Conference, and CASE-NAIS) are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application
. We look forward to meeting you!

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at

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For more information about St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, we invite you to visit our website atwww.sssas.org

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