Middle School Science Teacher & Advisor

Are you a passionate, innovative educator or eager to make a lasting impact on students' lives? St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) Middle School, a school grounded in Episcopal values, is looking for a science teacher who is ready to engage, challenge, and support middle school learners during one of the most transformative periods in their development.

This position is for science instruction as a sixth and seventh grade Middle School Science Teacher. This includes curricular topics of Life Science, chemistry, Earth sciences, and principles in sustainability. Responsible for teaching four sections of science as well as being a grade level advisor.

• Work in partnership with department colleagues to maintain and refine an innovative and intellectually challenging Middle School science curriculum.
• Integrate scientific practices such as modeling, data collection, analysis, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning.
• Design and implement inquiry‑based, hands‑on lessons and activities that support grade‑level learning goals.
• Successfully balance proactive planning with the flexibility to adapt to changing schedules.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail, and Google Calendar) for curricular planning and effective delivery of daily lessons.
• Curate and incorporate real‑world applications and cross‑disciplinary connections to deepen understanding of course content.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that facilitates learning and promotes curiosity, collaboration, and respect.
• Differentiate materials to align instruction within the department while appropriately scaffolding lessons to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students, while collecting and using data to inform instruction and support student growth.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues regarding student progress and learning goals.
• Support students' social‑emotional development and executive functioning skills.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance teaching and learning.
• Serve as an advisor or contribute to advisory programming, as assigned.
• Participate actively in department meetings, professional development, committee opportunities, and school‑wide initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a science focus, have significant teaching experience at the middle school level, skill for serving as a Middle School advisor, and demonstrate a record of innovation and professional growth in a school setting. Advanced degrees are strongly encouraged; state certification is not required.

Beyond these qualifications, we will give special consideration to forward‑thinking applicants who possess a high level of professionalism, a commitment to a learner‑centered environment, and collaboration with peers.

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…