Science Teacher

Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, is an international all-girls boarding and day school, for students in grades 8-12. In a culture of kindness and mutual respect, the School is committed to the intellectual, moral and social-emotional development of young women. We espouse the values of personal honesty, social responsibility, inclusivity and collaboration. Courage, Humility and Largeness of Heart are the core values and beliefs that define our school culture.

We are seeking a full-time, experienced science teacher to begin in mid-August 2026. The School is committed to teaching a population of diverse learners including multilingual learners. Therefore, the position requires a versatile teacher with experience in teaching physical, life and chemical sciences from the introductory level to the advanced/honors level. The ideal candidate will be energetic and engaging, with a willingness to inspire and support young women in a residential educational setting is best suited for this position.

Teaching Responsibilities :
• Teach five Science classes (This includes teaching core and elective courses.)
• Participate in the experiential May Program
• Maintain regular communication about student academic progress with students, parents, advisors, and Dean of Academics.
• Effectively use the School’s LMS.
• Effectively use Google Suite Apps.
• Adhere to and assist in enforcing all School policies and procedures.
• Promote the Mission of the School.
• Represent the School in a positive manner, maintaining an attitude that encourages teamwork and personal responsibility.

Other Required Duties :
• Serve as an advisor for 3-5 students.
• Faculty who receive residential housing and board are required to provide dorm supervision, periodic weekend duty and other duties pertinent to boarding school needs.
• Faculty who live off campus are required to provide monthly support for weekend activities.
• Coach or participate in extracurricular programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or other closely related field
• 1-3 years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Appreciate and embrace the all-encompassing and interactive culture of a boarding school
• Respects the traditions and purpose of an all-girls secondary school education
• Experience in the areas of socio-emotional learning and/or neuroscience with an emphasis on adolescent girl development is preferred.