Upper School Science Teacher 2026-2027

Description

Position/Title:  Upper School Biology/Chemistry Teacher

Appointment:  March 4 - May 11, 2026

Reports To:  Director of the Upper School

Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to developing young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and talented educator to teach science in the Upper School, with a primary focus on Biology and Chemistry. The most desirable candidates will have experience teaching these science courses at the high school level and have demonstrated a commitment to engaging science education. Science teachers at Laurel School create a rich, inquiry-based learning environment that emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, class discussions, and research as core components of instruction and assessment. They work collaboratively with other STEM educators and are enthusiastic about developing and delivering effective lessons that differentiate instruction for a diverse group of learners. 

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and implementation of daily lessons 
• Design, implementation, and timely evaluation of rigorous, authentic formative and summative assessments
• Use of laboratory experiences, discussion, and inquiry-based learning to support student understanding
• Timely and proactive communication with students, parents, and advisors about student performance
• Advising of a small group of students 
• Collaboration with faculty, administration, and staff on experiential, interdisciplinary, and community-based learning opportunities aligned with the school’s mission and values
• Active participation in all faculty and staff meetings 
• Support of divisional and school-wide initiatives through committee work, where appropriate 
• Supervision and/or participation in non-academic activities, including lunch, study halls, dances, class trips, etc 

Requirements

A successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Sciences or graduate degree in Science Education and/or in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field. Prior experience teaching in an Upper School (Grades 9 – 12) setting is strongly preferred. Candidates should be enthusiastic about pedagogy – particularly inquiry-based, lab-centered, and application-driven approaches to science education. Successful candidates will also possess a positive attitude, excellent written and verbal skills, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated success in collaborative, collegial work environments. The candidate must possess or acquire and maintain a State of Ohio-issued teaching certificate. 

Salary

Laurel offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply

Please see www.laurelschool.org for further information and a job application.

Work Environment  

Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school with a co-ed early childhood division, where every child is well known.  

Laurel teachers are committed to:

Laurel teachers are committed to:

• The study of research on girls’ education and integration of this knowledge into classroom practice
• Creating a culture of belonging in which every member of the community feels valued 
• The academic and social development of girls
• Working with each girl to fulfill the school’s mission
• The creation of a classroom community
• The integration of community-based learning projects at the classroom level and as a part of the whole school community
• Involving parents as partners in the educational process
• Outdoor education and sustainability
• Flexibility and openness to new ideas

Laurel enjoys an outstanding local and national reputation and is home to the Laurel Center for Research on Girls. In a highly competitive school landscape, Laurel is fortunate to be a school of choice in Cleveland. Our emphasis on the whole child and our legacy of excellence in the teaching of girls set us apart. Located in Shaker Heights, OH (15 minutes from downtown Cleveland) with an additional rural campus 17 minutes away, the school has a suburban/rural advantage. The work environment is noted for being family-friendly and flexible. The feeling in the school is joyous, collaborative and innovative. Our curricular philosophy emphasizes community-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Collaboration and reflective practice are key to pedagogy at Laurel. The school is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.  

Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.