Job Description

Oliverian teachers provide an engaging and challenging academic curriculum that prepares students for college, while remaining responsive to their individual strengths, special needs, and diverse learning styles.  We seek to inspire a love of learning through a focus on engagement, student choice, and experiential and applied learning. We support students in identifying, gaining access to, and transitioning into appropriate post-secondary opportunities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Plan and teach life science classes for students in grades 9 through 12, as well as one math class as needed. In addition to Biology, classes can vary according to the teacher’s background, and may include Environmental Science, Ecology, Zoology, Geology, Psychology, and/or Statistics.
• Be responsible for providing exceptional instruction, balancing challenge and support for students with a wide range of learning profiles and academic background and ability.
• Serve as an academic advisor and team leader to a group of five or six students.  As team lead, you will be the point person for communication with parents and will collaborate with other team members to develop individualized guidance for the student. 
• Maintain excellent record keeping and communication regarding student work.
• Serve as weekend respite dorm parent on a rotating basis.  Support after school programming and evening study halls one day per week. Respite duties include organizing campus extracurricular activities as well as leading off-campus trips.   Valid driver’s license required. 
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a life science field. Advanced degree preferred.

Benefits :

• Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Vision Plan and Dental Plan
• 503b Retirement Plan: With standard matching per school plan
• Meals: Meals are available to faculty and his/her family and visitors
• Housing: On campus housing provided

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to academic@oliverianschool.org with "Biological Science Teacher" in the subject line. For additional information, please visit our website .

Oliverian is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Oliverian School

Oliverian School is an alternative, college-preparatory boarding high school for bright adolescents who have not felt at home in traditional settings. Our supportive academic and student-life program helps students embrace their unique identity, purpose, and voice so that they can contribute to any situation and find their place in the world.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, 1 day per week,

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