Middle School Science Teacher; Leave Replacement

The Pennington School is seeking a Middle School science teacher as a temporary leave replacement for the 2026 spring term, starting on or around mid-February until June 12, 2026.

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly engaging and passionate Middle School educator who will teach Life Science and Earth Science for Grades 6 and 7. Candidates should have a record of proven effectiveness in teaching science. Candidates should also possess a developmental understanding of and appreciation for working with students in this age group (Grades 6 through
8). The ideal candidate will embrace a student-centered approach to learning and guide students to work toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding. Class sizes typically range from twelve to sixteen students.

• Teach students in courses including, but not limited to, sixth- and seventh-grade Life Science and Earth Science
• Teach an Elective course in the fourth quarter
• Lead a Grade 6 advisory group
• Create personalized, student-centered, and highly engaging learning experiences that have a lasting impact
• Demonstrate warmth, respect, humor, teamwork, and industry in interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
• Develop and practice cultural competence in teaching and community life
• Elicit individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding
• Meet with advisees and their parents in March for parent/advisor/advisee conferences
• Write narrative comments for report cards at the end of the school year

• Bachelor's degree in education or science; master's degree preferred
• Experience teaching at the middle-school level
• Strong desire and ability to work with middle school students
• Knowledge of pedagogical strategies for teaching middle school students
• The ability to implement and help create a highly engaging, interactive, experiential science program is required.
• Ability to differentiate teaching in order to work with a range of learning styles
• Ability to create a safe environment in which students can take risks and be themselves
• Ability to use technology (including a Smart Board) in highly effective ways to enhance teaching and learning
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Other requirements
• Additional responsibilities for this position may include leading a club, or coaching a team.
• Attendance at School events that may include occasional weekends and evenings is also required, including (but not limited to) a one-night end-of-year student trip.

This position is a temporary, exempt role working in person, Monday through Friday, with additional hours required as needed. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements at

The minimum monthly salary for this position is $4,000. The actual offer may be higher, commensurate with skills and experience. The Pennington School offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life, short-term, and long-term disability programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

This position is located at our 55-acre campus in Pennington, NJ. The ability to walk up and down stairs is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators. The Pennington School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.