Science Teacher

The Benedictine Schools of Richmond seek an innovative, collaborative, high school science teacher, able to teach in various disciplines if needed. Experience preferred. This is a 10-month teaching position and faculty report to work in mid-August 2026.

• Ability to teach multiple levels of science, with a focus on environmental science and biology
• Teach college preparatory and honors level courses by providing effective and professional classroom instruction, assessment, and management
• Model and teach essential critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Collaborate with other faculty on cross-curricular and cross-disciplinary initiatives
• Differentiate instruction to support and engage a diverse community of learners
• Self-generate resources and assessments for each unit of study
• Support the mission of the school, model its Benedictine values, and journey with students as they become confident, competent, and compassionate men and women
• Utilize the school’s student information system to post assignments, units of study, and related course materials to support student self-initiative and self-advocacy
• Assume standard non-curricular responsibilities assigned to all faculty

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• Virginia state teaching license preferred (but not required)
• Degree in a science-related field such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or a degree in Science Education
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Google Apps for Education and teaching in a 1:1 environment preferred

To apply please submit the following to the Human Resources Manager, Jaime Harmeyer at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).:

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this specific position
• Your resume
• A completed application found here.
• A writing sample of less than 500 words in response to one of the following two prompts:
  • What about our educational philosophy excites you about teaching at the Benedictine Schools of Richmond?
  • Our leadership program focuses on 9 traits: J ustice, E mpathy, D ependability, I ntegrity, C ourage, H umility, O bedience, M agnanimity, P rudence, and P We challenge our faculty to help foster each of these traits in every one of our students. Which of these traits do you exemplify most and why? Which trait do you still need to develop and why?