US IB Science Teacher

Job Description

About Portledge School:

Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Approximately fifty minutes (28 miles) from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring. Enrolling approximately 500 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Job Description:

Portledge School seeks to hire a dynamic Upper School Science Teacher who is driven to create a classroom environment where student learning is a non-negotiable goal and passion is evident on a daily basis. Responsibilities include teaching IB Biology and other science courses. The successful candidate will take part in actively evaluating and building the science curriculum, participating collegially in meetings, and taking an active role in the life of the school community. The position will report directly to the Upper School Division Head.

Responsibilities:

Our faculty work in a warm, collaborative environment...

Delivering consistent high-quality instruction, mentoring and teaching to students

Participating in collaborative planning and ongoing professional development and a professional learning community

Staying current with current educational research and pedagogy related to classroom instruction and educational trends

Maintaining online Atlas curriculum database for courses taught

Attending a minimum of 4-6 evening/weekend programs that support the community throughout the year

They are

Lifelong, intellectual learners who have a passion for teaching and mentoring children

Interested in and committed to teaching subject matter from multiple cultural perspectives

Clear about instructional goals

Knowledgeable about content

Clear communicators with their students about what is expected of them and why

Knowledgeable about their students

Willing to teach students metacognitive strategies

Prepared to offer effective feedback

Excited about and responsible for student outcomes

Qualifications:

BA Degree minimum; advanced degree preferred in relevant area(s)

Teaching certification preferred

Training in and experience with teaching IB Biology preferred

Willingness to participate in training related to IB Biology

Training/experience with Project Based Learning desired

Candidates with formal teaching experience given preference

Superb written and oral communication as well as organizational and time management skills

Belief in the value of all types of diversity within a school

A commitment to the qualities embodied by the Portledge pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, Respect

Desire to nurture the whole child and to support students by attending all school events such as art, music, theater, athletics and community functions.

Committed to teaching and nurturing social-emotional learning of children

Commitment to excellence and to professional and personal growth

Familiarity with and ability to use Google docs, drive and slides as both a professional collaboration tool and an integrated instructional tool in the classroom

Ability to develop trusting, supportive relationships with students

Coaching ability and enthusiasm is highly desired in a candidate

DEI training desired

Compensation Range:

$70,000-$80,000

Application Notes:

Please apply through the link provided on our Careers Page with your resume and cover letter

Deadline:

Open until filled

Start Date:

July 2025

Website:

Full-time