High School Science Teacher (rev.10272026)

Job Posting Summary:

Ensworth School seeks a dynamic and intellectually engaging science educator to join its high school faculty. Strong candidates will have demonstrated the ability to develop meaningful relationships with a diverse student body and collaborate with colleagues across scientific disciplines. A love for teaching high school students and a commitment to Ensworth’s Core Skills Framework are essential.

The primary teaching assignment will include freshman Biology and Chemistry within an integrated two-year science sequence that helps students make meaningful connections across biology, chemistry, and physics. Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in science and a collaborative approach to curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment. Experience creating hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory experiences that emphasize scientific reasoning, experimental design, evidence-based argumentation, and effective communication is highly valued; familiarity with Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) is a plus. Flexibility to teach science or engineering electives for juniors and seniors and an interest in supporting science-related clubs or extracurricular activities are also valued, as is proficiency with current educational technologies.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

- Abides by Ensworth’s Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct

- Commits to the ideals expressed in Ensworth’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

- Adheres to the Essential Expectations of an Ensworth Faculty, Staff, or Administrator

- Teaches the equivalent of 5 courses per semester.

- Integrates technology to support curricular aims and help students effectively achieve their goals.

- Provides continual assessment of student progress and communicates academic performance through the use of status reports and online grade books.

- Serves as an advisor to a small group of students and monitors the health and wellbeing of each advisee’s academic, social, and personal life at Ensworth.

- Supervise and maintain a safe lab environment and other project related work.

- Help to continually evaluate, develop, and implement a quality, enriched curriculum that integrates the core science disciplines.

- Provides student support and supervision both inside and outside the classroom.

- Plan and demonstrate balanced science instructional program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments.

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

- 3+ years of experience in a high school or college setting

- Advanced understanding and ability to use computers and technology including google docs, spreadsheets, and online databases

- Highly developed organizational skills

- Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, and parents.

- Teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, problem-solving skills, and congeniality are essential

- Must successfully complete background screening and verification

- Continued Education Programs (as required by Grade Level and/or position) – Periodically participate in different training sessions identified by you, the employee and/or Divisional Leadership/Supervisor with the goal of keeping our teachers and staff up to date with current teaching methods, practices and any new knowledge in their respective field. Dependent on the program, such training may need to take place outside of normal working hours and/or in the summer months.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

- Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate, occasionally works outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate

- Regularly uses close and distance vision, Works at a computer screen for extended periods of time, Ability to observe students from various distances

- Works at a desk for extended periods of time, frequently moves around campus

- Ability to occasionally move items 30 lbs. across the campus

- Sometimes works in an occasionally stressful environment, effectively dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts

- Stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions

- Ability to regularly work flexible hours to support before and after-school or weekend events

- Ensworth requires employees to be physically present on campus, with limited exceptions that are at the sole discretion of the School. Under extraordinary circumstances, some or all of the workforce may be required to move to a remote working environment. Additionally, certain individuals may also be approved for limited remote work, based on the nature of the job description, specific circumstances, and only with written prior approval by a direct supervisor.

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter, résumé, and a statement of educational philosophy. Contact Josh LeRoy at [email protected] with any questions.

About Ensworth School:

Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.

Located on two campuses in Nashville, Tennessee, Ensworth enrolls approximately 1,250 students and serves families in more than 50 zip codes. Ensworth is recognized among the leading independent schools in the nation. The school’s challenging academic program is embedded in a culture of support and encouragement and reflects a commitment to the core skills of observation, collaboration, communication, analysis, questioning, evaluation, and most importantly, the application of knowledge. Graduates have the adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness necessary for success in the 21st century and are not only prepared to meet the demands of the future but are also imbued with a sense of purpose and service to others.

Ensworth School is an extraordinary place to work and seeks employees who are passionate about learning and motivated by the opportunity to awaken that passion in students.

It is Ensworth's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intent and resolve of Ensworth to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, compensation and training. Employment decisions at Ensworth will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.