Middle/Upper School Science Teacher

Visitation seeks a full-time Middle / Upper School Science Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The teacher is responsible for cultivating and fostering an enduring love for science and deep curiosity about the world within an already vibrant all-girls Grades 6-12 Science program. Focusing on hands-on inquiry-based instruction, the teacher will be primarily responsible for courses such as Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology and Life Science.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is a lifelong learner who is passionate about the educational experiences of high school girls.
• Leads with positivity, optimism, and an unyielding belief in the capacity of every student.
• Is current and competent in the theories and pedagogy of science instruction.
• Collaborates with students and colleagues in and beyond the Science Department.
• Demonstrates success with instructional, pedagogical, and curricular work in one or more science fields.
• Strong desire to teach from an inquiry-based methodology
• Possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and unwavering professionalism.
• Has the ability and energy to create an engaging and developmentally appropriate environment where students are known, loved, and challenged to be their best selves in and outside of the classroom. Excitement to create, deliver, and continuously refine a program tailored to an all-girls environment.
• Possesses awareness of causes that traditionally lead to decreases in engagement for adolescent girls in STEM fields, as well as specific strategies teachers can use to counteract those causes.
• Demonstrates clear ability to envision, plan, implement, and refine programs, projects and initiatives that lead to a rich learning environment
• Supports the mission of Visitation School.

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related field.
• Master's degree in Science or related field preferred.
• Teaching certification in Science or related field.
• Experience teaching Science in a middle or upper school setting.