Biology Teacher - Potential Opportunity 25-26

Position Summary

Newark Academy is accepting applications from biology teachers for a potential addition to our dynamic science department for the 2025-26 school year. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching biology, a passion for scientific thinking, and a demonstrated capacity to embrace student-centered, skills-focused and culturally competent practices. Our next biology teacher will enjoy teaching with a dynamic team in excellent, well-equipped labs while promoting STEM opportunities for young people. Ideal candidates will also be interested in engaging the wider school community through their involvement in clubs, activities and/or athletics. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching biology in middle school, upper school, or higher educational settings. Professionals in industry or related fields or with non-traditional paths to education are also encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience working in independent schools is preferred but not required 

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive, student-centered environment and work collegially with peers
• Prepare lessons to deliver to assigned classes, generally four sections
• Collaborate to design and revise curriculum to create a consistent course experience across sections
• Meet school guidelines regarding grading, record keeping and use of the learning management system to post timely information about classes
• Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events and professional meetings
• Engage in the life of Newark Academy 

About Newark Academy
Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy provides students in grades 6-12 with the knowledge and skills to become meaningful contributors to their communities and the wider world. Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social-emotional and relational interactions. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for its especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion. 

Learn about the benefits of working at Newark Academy on our website and Careers at NA page.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admission and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

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