Middle School Science Educator

The Out-of-Door Academy seeks a Middle School Science Educator to join a forward-thinking school that values creativity, real-world application, and student-centered learning.

• Develop and implement Science courses, focusing primarily on creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-based learning.
• Teach five (5) courses, including Science 7 (Biology).
• Fulfill the role of a Middle School Advisor and clubs supervisor.
• Closely collaborate with Middle School faculty to support students, faculty, and families across the division.
• Live the school’s mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Science, or a related field required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated passion as an educator who employs current advances in education and can show demonstrated success with new pedagogy.
• Invest in making contributions beyond the classroom, such as advisory, clubs, and coaching.
• A successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including students, faculty, staff and parents.

This is a 10-month full-time exempt position available in August 2026. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

At Out-of-Door, we value a diverse workforce. Applicants of any race, creed, physical ability, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin are encouraged to apply. Once an offer is accepted, the position will require the successful completion of a national background screening and drug testing.

Candidates will be required to complete a video submission interview through the Spark Hire platform. Once an application has been received, instructions on completing the video submission will be provided through an email. A candidate application will be considered complete once this video submission has been received.

Candidates are also asked to address what attracts them to this position, to Out-of-Door, and to the Sarasota community in their cover letter.