Long Term Substitute - Life Science Instructor

Long-Term Substitute - Life Science Instructor

Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls' school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough's vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right.

Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose.

The long-term sub will assume full classroom responsibilities for four sections of life science courses (Grades 7-9), including 7th Grade Life Science and 9th Grade Biology classes. The second semester of 7th Grade Science covers Earth Science. This assignment spans the  School Year, August 2026 – June 2027, requiring the maintenance of instructional continuity and effective classroom management.

• Teach four life science courses (two 7th Grade Science courses and two 9th Grade Biology courses).
• Use Marlborough's learning management system for attendance, curriculum materials, and digital gradebook maintenance.
• Cultivate a safe, engaging learning environment to enhance student participation.
• Collaborate and maintain regular communication with the Science Department, student services, deans, and administrators.
• Fulfill daily Homeroom responsibilities, including submitting student attendance, making daily announcements, and ensuring students start their day prepared.
• Participate actively in department, grade-level, and school activities, contributing to a collaborative and mission-aligned school culture.
• Adhere to Marlborough's academic policies, guidelines, and expectations while modeling a commitment to student wellbeing and joy in learning.

• A B.S. in a science discipline. A graduate degree in the Sciences is a plus.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated success teaching in middle or high school or comparable experience.
• Possess confidence in their disciplinary and pedagogical expertise while remaining committed to professional growth and innovation in both these areas.
• Enjoy collaboration and have the ability to execute curriculum as part of a teaching team.
• Possess a high degree of interest in supporting the developmental needs of teenagers with the ability to combine high expectations with a high level of support.
• Excellent communication, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.

• Competitive bi-weekly salary of $3,000-$3,269.24 (approximately $78,000-$85,000).

Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.