Middle School Science Teacher

Position Title:

Middle School Science Teacher

Position Type:
Full-time

Pay Range: $55,000 - $75,000, Salary commensurate with experience

Start Date:

8/1/2026

The Bryn Mawr School seeks an enthusiastic and growth-minded Middle School science teacher to engage students in the study of earth science and laboratory experiences intended to foster inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, and a sense of discovery.

Teach 4 sections of 6th grade science, emphasizing foundational scientific thinking and lab skills within the context of earth science topics including geology, meteorology, and oceanography.

Lead an advisory of 8-10 students

Attend grade level, departmental, and divisional meetings

Provide a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for all students in all settings

Build productive and appropriate relationships with students

Provide an empowering student-centered learning environment that is equitable, inclusive, and respectful.

Implement methods and practices that engage and challenge students, allowing them to build critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Recognize the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance, and aspire toward developing and teaching the whole child.

Provide assessments and feedback that help students build appropriate skills and content mastery in alignment with the middle school curriculum

Authentically engage in annual self-reflection and goal-setting; engage in annual professional development; demonstrate progress toward goals; remain open and responsive to feedback from students, parents, colleagues, and administrators

Bachelors or Masters degree in Science, Education, or related field

3-5 years teaching experience preferred

Desire and ability to work with Middle School students with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward completing a rigorous, skills-focused curriculum

Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines; manage small and large groups of students in a classroom environment; and communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive.

Willingness to support the life of the school community beyond classroom teaching/advising

Commitment to using conversation norms and constructive engagement at all times with students, caregivers, colleagues; speak positively about school and community members in all contexts

Opportunities to lead stipended extracurricular programs (e.g., athletics, arts, after-school programming) are available.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience, education, skills, and job-related responsibilities. Teaching candidates will be offered a salary between $50,000 and $75,000. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside the range shown.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A.)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.)
• Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)
• Graduate School/Professional Development funding
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer contribution of 3% and will match up to another 3% of the employee’s contribution after a year of service
• Legal Resources
• Aflac
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Staff positions are eligible for paid vacation, sick, and personal leave. Faculty positions are eligible for sick and personal leave.
• Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and a list of at least three current professional references to Elaine Swyryn, Associate Head of School, at resumes Please enter, “MS Science” in the subject line.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the ways in which inclusive and equitable practices inform their approach to instruction and communication. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply and will be welcomed into a community that celebrates the uniqueness of each faculty member and student.

The Bryn Mawr School is an equal opportunity employer, adhering to all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin.

The Bryn Mawr School values a diverse workplace. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, or disability in administration of its hiring, educational, and admissions policies.