Lower School Science and Garden Teacher

Head-Royce School seeks a dynamic, creative educator to serve as our K–2 Science and Garden Teacher in the Lower School, beginning August 2026. This position is an exciting opportunity to cultivate scientific curiosity and environmental stewardship in our youngest learners through hands-on investigation, outdoor exploration, gardening, and project-based learning.

The K–2 Science and Garden Teacher leads engaging science instruction aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and helps steward the Lower School’s garden as a living laboratory for inquiry and discovery. Working closely with classroom teachers and the 3-6 science teacher, this educator designs developmentally appropriate experiences that nurture curiosity, observation, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Head-Royce values educators who bring warmth, intellectual curiosity, cultural competence, and a collaborative spirit to their work with students and colleagues.

• Teach weekly science classes for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
• Design and implement hands-on, inquiry-based science lessons aligned with NGSS.
• Develop units grounded in life science concepts.
• Foster curiosity through experiments, observation, data collection, and discussion.
• Use project-based learning and design challenges to deepen student engagement.
• Integrate the Lower School garden into science instruction as a hands-on learning space.
• Guide students in seasonal garden activities, including planting, harvesting, composting, and ecological observation.
• Maintain the garden as a learning environment in collaboration with colleagues and facilities staff.