Middle and Upper School Science Teacher - Physical Science

The Episcopal School of Baton Rouge seeks a creative and engaging Middle and Upper School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year to work with 8th-grade and 9th-grade students.

The Middle and Upper School Science Teacher is an integral part of the Middle and Upper Schools and the Science Department, a team of educators that embraces the whole-child educational philosophy and seeks to help students develop the skills and knowledge to understand the world around them.

The Middle and Upper School Science Teacher will teach 8th-grade and 9th-grade Physical Science. This position is a ten-month full-time position with an annual renewal.

The position begins on July 31st and is renewed annually.

Description of School

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, a college preparatory educational community of approximately 950 students and 170 professionals, embraces the whole-child educational philosophy and includes grades PreK-3 through 12.

As an Episcopal school, the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge was created to be a diverse institution of educational and human development for all persons, regardless of origin, background, ability, or religion.

Episcopal is known for its academic performance, for its attention to the spiritual lives of its students, and for offering a wide range of opportunities for student education and development.

Opportunities to excel in academics, arts, athletics, service, and community leadership characterize the school’s program.

General Duties

• Teach 8th-grade and 9th-grade Physical Science courses with a focus on helping students develop a strong conceptual understanding of the content, critical thinking, and analytical skills, as well as an understanding of science as a process.
• Provide engaging and effective instruction that is student-centered, meets students where they are, and incorporates a variety of instructional methods with an emphasis on inquiry, hands-on learning, and technology integration.

• Master's degree in Science Education or related field.
• Teaching certification in Science Education.
• Experience teaching Physical Science to 8th-grade and 9th-grade students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.