St. Luke’s School seeks a full-time teacher, primarily in the discipline of biology, to join our Science Department.  A successful candidate will join a team of passionate teachers who bring science to life for students.  Our Science Department faculty are enthusiastic people who love teaching and learning, with two teachers each in the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics. We hold advanced degrees but wear our intellectualism lightly. We pride ourselves on professionalism, collegiality, and the supportive, innovative environment that is conducive to exceptional teacher development. 

The recently-constructed science wing includes Harkness tables in each classroom, ample laboratory bench areas and state-of-the-art technologies, and the St. Luke’s designLab -- a 4000+ sq ft digital and physical fabrication lab and the home for design thinking, engineering, and computer science at St. Luke’s.  Our Upper School Science curriculum includes multiple advanced courses, project-based learning units that take advantage of the designLab’s capabilities, as well as a capstone senior research project for our STEM Scholars. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Teach full-time course load of Upper School Biology classes; the ability to teach classes in additional subjects such as Chemistry, Engineering, etc. desirable but not required.

• Participate in an after-school activity for three seasons (athletic coaching preferred).

• Serve as co-advisor for a group of 6 to 8 students.

• Assist with supervisory duties, such as study hall proctoring, lunchroom supervision, and chaperoning events. 

Key Skills and Qualities:

• Inspiring, collaborative teacher 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience using technology creatively and working in a 1:1 laptop environment

• Growth-oriented professional who embraces a collaborative approach to innovation and creative problem solving

• Strong cultural competency skills, with demonstrated commitment to furthering an equitable and inclusive school community that supports a strong sense of belonging

• Interest in and enthusiasm for St. Luke’s brand of leadership education

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references as a single pdf file addressed to Liz Perry, Head of Upper School and Jim Foley, Assistant Head of School for Leadership & Innovation.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

St. Luke’s School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.