Lower School Science Teacher

Position Purpose:

Teach several grade levels with multiple sections to PreK-4th grades through collaboration with a team that is a leader in science education. Follow lesson plans, working with co-teachers, in line with curriculum objectives and SCH science curriculum maps. This position starts August 22, 2025.

Essential Functions

• Teaches Lower School students academic and social skills, with class content incorporating Life, Earth, and Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Environmental Education.
• Develops and implements lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and school mission statement, and in collaboration with other LS Science teachers. Integrates technology in student learning experiences.
• Facilitates learning by using web-based learning resources, the Lower School science labs, outdoor gardens, and the surrounding Wissahickon woods and stream.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of students.
• Provides students with a variety of formats to demonstrate skill mastery.
• Provides timely feedback on students' progress toward skill mastery.
• Teaches rules of conduct and creates a warm and welcoming learning environment.
• Maintains order in the classroom and throughout the common areas of the campus, including the playground.
• Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral progress with teachers and parents, as needed.
• Keeps records of students' progress and writes narrative comments twice a year.
• May coordinate field trips.
• Collaborates with homeroom teachers as required or requested.
• Supervises students at lunch, recess, and dismissal as assigned.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and/or major course work in the sciences.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with young children.
• Excellent communication, both oral and written.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum, assessments, and utilize teaching methodologies/best practices.
• Strong background in the Life, Earth, Physical, and Environmental Sciences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment for Elementary Science Education.
• Ability to provide/facilitate activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management.
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Excellent knowledge of computer skills with experience in the use of Google Docs, Slides, etc, and e-mail. Working knowledge of Classroom Management software and iPads is helpful and will be expected as a regular part of the position.
• Comfortable with a team-based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job.
• Demonstrated initiative, conscientiousness, and complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, inclusivity, and multiculturalism.
• Experience in outdoor education preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment.

• Be able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Work primarily in a traditional, climate-controlled school environment.
• Able to move around a classroom and other school environments.

Application Procedures

To be considered, candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references through our online platform.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.