Science Teacher- Biology

The Northwest School is a college-preparatory, co-educational independent school near the heart of downtown Seattle. We offer a rich and challenging program to about 400 students in grades 6 through 12, including international students, many of whom live in our campus dormitory.

Northwest offers a vibrant, intellectual home. A warm inclusive community. A dynamic liberal arts education for grades 6-12 that prepares students to think critically, act compassionately, and discover their place in the world.

The Northwest School is a community committed to a diverse and equitable workplace and expects applicants to have a commitment to diversity and social justice. We firmly believe that we are a richer, more creative and dynamic institution when our collective is built with a diverse set of community members. The Northwest School strives for its faculty and student body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Learning to ask salient questions is the core of our science program. Open-ended lab work teaches students to devise ways of exploring and testing scientific concepts. Our program provides rare opportunities for field research in ethnobotany, photochemistry, and field ecology. We seek a full-time 1 FTE Upper School Biology teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Essential Functions:

• Teach three sections of Biology & one section of 12th grade Advance Biology.
• Coordinate curricula with other science teachers and grade level teachers.
• Cultive positive family partnerships
• Participate fully in the life of the school which includes collaborating effectively and collegially with a teaching team, grade-level, and department; engage regularly in formal, ongoing professional development beyond school based in- service; support colleagues and the school by substituting for absent teachers; participate in meetings, committees, and community gatherings; and know, understand, and uphold the mission, philosophy and values of the school. All teachers contribute to the school mission and community with activities such as supporting student social-emotional learning, interest groups (clubs), social events, and grade level trips.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; environmental sustainability, and global perspective.
•    A Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field and at least 2 years of upper school science teaching, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
•    Candidates must demonstrate an ability to establish an effective learning environment and use a wide range of teaching methods. 
•    Knowledge and experience with differentiation to effectively design curricula to meet the needs of a diverse student population. 
•    Experience teaching a diverse student body through a social justice lens.
•    Ability to provide additional outside-of-classroom instruction when necessary for remedial or accelerated work.  
•    Ability to assess student progress through a variety of assessment instruments. Familiarity with Standards-Based Grading practices is preferred.  
•    An ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team. 

Compensation:

Salary range for this Salary range is $57,369- $104,618 based on education & years of experience. The Northwest School offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life and accident insurance coverage, fully paid for employee only coverage. A retirement program matches up to 6% of an employee's salary after one year of service in a 403(b) plan. An intentional, mission focused school culture, generous time off, lunch, access to the on-site fitness facility, an exceptional commitment to professional development, and a unique urban location are also benefits of working at the Northwest School.

Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy online: https://www.northwestschool.org/about/employment

**Please note: we are unable to consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.