Prep Science Teacher - Biology​/Environmental Science

Job Details

Job Location:

Sacred Heart Schools Atherton – Atherton, CA 94027

Position Type:
Part Time – 10‑Month Schedule of Duties

Salary Range: $41,000 – $86,751 per year (at 50% FTE)

Job Category:
Preparatory (Grades 9‑12)

Prep Science Teacher – Biology / Environmental Science

Prep

Department Head

Exempt

50%; the typical school day is 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

10‑Month

$41,000 – $86,751 per year (at 50% FTE) depending on level of education and experience

The Science Teacher prepares curriculum and teaches biology / environmental science to high‑school students in grades 9‑12.

• Teach biology / environmental science successfully to high‑school students.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and student resources.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Assess student work and provide meaningful feedback to guide learning and growth.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, materials, and methods of instruction.
• Use effective class‑management techniques to ensure effective learning.
• Contribute actively to building a vibrant faculty/staff learning culture and collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and other school programs.
• Maintain expertise in subject matter and pedagogy through professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Chaperone and fulfill community responsibilities.
• Participate in professional development and training sessions.
• Substitute for teachers, hold office hours, proctor exams, conduct admission interviews, and attend mandatory meetings or events (e.g., Director’s Day, open houses, school annual auction).

• BA in biology or a relevant field and related teaching experience.
• Prior experience in an independent/Catholic school environment is strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field or teaching credential in biology / environmental science is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach high‑school–level courses in at least one other discipline within the subject area.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to pedagogy aligned with the National Science Teaching Association and Next‑Generation Science Standards.
• Ability to teach adolescents with enthusiasm, joy, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to integrate innovative technology to support student learning.
• Ability to support all learners, including those with identified learning differences or disabilities.
• Passion for the subject area and for fostering that passion in adolescents.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum and contribute ideas to enhance the academic program.
• Knowledge of and experience with current best practices in curriculum and instruction, especially standards‑based learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and strong interpersonal skills.
• Additional skills in Spanish are valued and preferred.
• Clear commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Schools and related professional behavior.

• Work in a highly stressful environment with a variety of challenges and deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Work at a desk and computer for extended periods.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled classroom and occasionally in outdoor weather conditions (heat and cold typical to the Bay Area).
• Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs and regularly travel safely across a 63‑acre campus.
• Available and willing to attend on some evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight trips.
• Abide by school safety policies (e.g., wearing masks, hand washing).

• Generous retirement plan that does not require employee contributions.
• Complimentary lunches and on‑site parking.
• 19 paid holidays for staff and 30 for faculty, plus extended summer time off.
• Annual PTO and sick time.