St Stephen’s & St Agnes School Hiring for Biology Teacher Job at Alexandria, VA Full Time

Located six miles from Washington, D.C., St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, a JK-12 Episcopal School, educates the whole child by tending to the academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs of each of our students. Named as the #1 best workplace in Washington, D.C. by the Washington Post, St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes is a positive and collegial community with a commitment to our mission to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community. SSSAS combines a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics and service learning for our students. SSSAS has a deep commitment to creating an inclusive community which values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment. The diverse student body is 28% students of color, and 22% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community.
Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and our faculty members have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and the field of education. Summer study grants, a multicultural seminar for new faculty, support for graduate studies, and conferences and workshops are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our teachers to continue to grow and learn.
Position: Upper School Biology Teacher
Qualifications:
We are seeking an instructor for Upper School Biology courses. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field (advanced degree preferred), significant teaching experience at the high school level, and a record of innovation and professional growth in a school setting. Beyond these qualifications, the following will be given special consideration in evaluation of applicants: ability to teach science electives such as Forensics and Anatomy and Physiology, a forward-thinking and student-centered pedagogy and a commitment to teamwork and collaboration with peers.
Candidates should apply through the SSSAS website (sssas.org). Please visit the About Us page and apply at the Employment Opportunities site.

Job Type: Full-time