Science Teacher - Upper School

Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. The Upper School, located in the Bronx, is comprised of approximately 600 students and 80 faculty members.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary

We are looking for passionate educators to join our community who are committed to progressive education, who consider ethics to be at the core of their work with students and colleagues, and who will contribute to the academic success of all of our students. Currently, we have a full-time position as a 9th-grade Biology/10th-grade Chemistry teacher. We will consider applicants with a background in teaching high school Biology and/or Chemistry.

The hiring range for this position is $68,212-$161,914 (subject to union negotiations).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities likely include teaching a combination of 9th grade Biology and/or 10th grade Chemistry lab courses, for a total of 3 sections. Alternatively, there is the possibility of teaching an interdisciplinary course and a variety of science courses depending on the candidate's strengths and interests.

All of our science courses emphasize inquiry-based instruction. The candidate must be available to meet with students on an individual basis and work collaboratively with other teachers. They should have a passion for working with young people in a school with a diverse student body in a values-based community. They will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within and outside of the classroom. Preference is given to candidates who have experience working with students with a variety of learning profiles.

Position Requirements

The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degree is preferred;
• An understanding of and commitment to cultural competency, and how to support a diverse student population, especially through teaching more inclusive science curricula;
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching science at the high school or college level;
• Excellent laboratory skills;
• A passion for progressive education;
• Proficiency with technology, including Google and interactive whiteboards;
• A collaborative approach with other science colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;
• Respect and appreciation for diversity in all of its forms;
• The ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  
  

To Apply

To be considered for the above position, please submit the following 4 items: a letter of interest, a resume, a statement of your educational philosophy, and email and phone contact information for three professional references to the ECFS employment portal. Please generate all documents in one MS Word or a converted PDF file.

EEO

ECFS is an equal-opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and our families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.