JOB SUMMARY: The Hickory Day School middle-school science instructor teaches three or four classes each day to students in grades 6 through 8. The instructor reports to the Head of School and works collaboratively with all members of the middle-school faculty and staff. Other duties throughout the day may include supervising a study hall, serving as an academic-assist resource, filling in for an absent colleague, coaching and/or sponsoring a team/club, or other duties as assigned.
JOB START DATE: August 1, 2026
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of an undergraduate degree in science, education, or related fields is required. North Carolina teacher certification is highly desired.
Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
Love of children and education along with the ability to deal with middle-school students effectively and inspirationally in a caring, compassionate, and supportive manner.
Willingness to support the mission, beliefs, and practices of Hickory Day School.
A commitment to ongoing professional development in the fields of both education and history/humanities.
Creation of meaningful and challenging lessons that reinforce classroom curricula and encourage students to expand their horizons and global perspectives.
Ancillary duties including, but not limited to, participation in all faculty/staff meetings, teacher work days, school events, student assessment, weekly classroom communications, and student supervision. The normal teacher workday is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Supervision/coaching of at least extracurricular or athletic activity
Professional demeanor and decorum are required at all times.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
Previous experience in a school setting.
No additional information provided for this section.
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Requirements
A minimum of an undergraduate degree in science, education, or related fields is required. North Carolina teacher certification is highly desired.
Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
Love of children and education along with the ability to deal with middle-school students effectively and inspirationally in a caring, compassionate, and supportive manner.
Willingness to support the mission, beliefs, and practices of Hickory Day School.
A commitment to ongoing professional development in the fields of both education and history/humanities.
Creation of meaningful and challenging lessons that reinforce classroom curricula and encourage students to expand their horizons and global perspectives.
Ancillary duties including, but not limited to, participation in all faculty/staff meetings, teacher work days, school events, student assessment, weekly classroom communications, and student supervision.
Supervision/coaching of at least extracurricular or athletic activity
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Hickory Day School before the deadline.
