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Upper School Science Teacher

companyColumbus School for Girls
locationColumbus, OH, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Upper School Science Teacher Full-time, 10 month Effective August 2025

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 120 faculty and staff, and 3,000 active alumnae. CSG's 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the School's direction over the next several years, CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG.

Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire an energetic and creative full-time Upper School Science Teacher to begin in the 2025-2026 academic year. CSG offers a competitive salary, benefits, professional opportunities, and welcomes candidates who add to the racial, cultural, religious, and gender diversity of the school community.

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Implement curriculum and assessments for Upper School Science courses, including freshman-level biology, AP Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology.
  • Collaborate with the Science department to ensure a cohesive, rich, and diverse science curriculum
  • Provide timely and proactive communication with students, parents, and faculty advisors about student progress.
  • Participate actively in the life of the school, including leading clubs and/or activities, supervising study halls, and possibly coaching.
  • Participate actively in all faculty and staff meetings.
  • Possibility of serving as a faculty advisor to a group of 8-12 students, providing them with academic, social, and emotional support.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree in science or science education, with coursework in biology. An advanced degree in either a science field or science education is preferred.
  • At least three years of teaching experience, including lab instruction, is preferred.
  • A strong understanding of inquiry-based, student-centered science pedagogy, including the technologies commonly used in a science classroom.
  • A continuous commitment to improve teaching proficiency and personal content knowledge.
  • The ability to develop and implement effective and engaging curriculum in accordance with best practice in science education.

Characteristics, Qualities, Values & Competencies:

  • An understanding of the value of an all-girls education.
  • A love of learning, a sense of curiosity, and a willingness to collaborate.
  • Excellent communication skills, a genuine love of teenagers, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a diverse, collaborative environment.



Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at: https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

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