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Your heroes are Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall, and Marie Curie.

You are thrilled that, with the advent of new technology and new methods of manipulating information (and a little help from The Big Bang Theory), scientists have become cool. You marvel at how much has been discovered and created in the past decade alone, and you can’t wait to continue tapping into the scientific potential of the future. If you want to share your passion for science and are excited about the prospect of teaching the next Steve Jobs or Stephen Hawking, then you might consider a career as a science teacher at an independent school.

Teaching Science at an Independent School

In recent years, science education has developed and expanded, stretching from basic biology, chemistry, and physics to more niche subjects like computer science and robotics. Increasingly, independent schools are adopting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) principles into their curricula. Science, with its practical applications and emphasis on critical thinking and creativity, is a central part of a 21st century education. Independent schools are looking to hire knowledgeable, forward-thinking science teachers to strengthen the scientific communities in their schools.

Our client schools have science teaching job openings in grades K-12, with particular need for physics teachers, chemistry teachers, and Advanced Placement (AP) teachers.

Finding Science Teaching Jobs Through CS&A

The CS&A Science Teacher Placement Team works with science teachers at every career stage, from recent college graduates to experienced department chairs and individuals looking to make a career change after working in a different profession. We encourage you to apply for candidacy if your qualifications expressly include:

A master’s degree (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in your chosen scientific field
Experience working with or teaching children, particularly in an independent, private, boarding, college preparatory, or like-kind school setting
A love and enthusiasm for teaching biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, earth science, and/or computer science
Strong references that convey your teaching abilities, connection with students, and mastery of your scientific field
Knowledge of 21st-century learning principles and techniques
Skills, talents, and flexibility for contributing to the independent school community in additional capacities. For example: Coaching sports, advising extracurricular activities, supervising a dorm at a boarding school, etc.
Additional science-related skills and work experience that can enrich an independent school community. For example: Advising a computer club, coaching a robotics team, leading science-related excursions, etc.

If you seek a Science teaching job in an independent school, don’t hesitate – apply now. Begin your job search here.