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About the position

St. Anne's-Belfield School seeks qualified applicants for a full-time 8th-grade science teacher and K-8 science department chair for the 2026-2027 school year. At St. Anne's-Belfield, a department chair is a leader skilled in articulating the key skills and essential knowledge of the academic discipline within the departmental philosophy and the core values of the School, and providing support and targeted feedback to teachers. The School maintains a strong commitment to experiential and interdisciplinary science learning designed by teachers who foster curiosity and wonder within a student-centered learning environment.

We are looking for an educator passionate about working with eighth-grade students who can cultivate curiosity, agency, and a strong foundation in scientific thinking. At St. Anne's-Belfield School, we believe middle school students need to be engaged in hands-on scientific work. The program focuses on cultivating strong background knowledge alongside critical thinking, lab skills, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of 8th grade life science
• Design and facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that prioritize student thinking and sense-making
• Support students in developing core scientific practices, including:
• Designing and conducting investigations
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Constructing and revising models
• Writing and communicating
• Create opportunities for students to share, challenge, and refine ideas through discussion and collaboration
• Provide clear feedback that helps students grow in both scientific reasoning and communication
• Serve as a teacher in the Quest program, which features a range of inquiry-based student-driven electives
• Serve as an advisor, supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development
• Collaborate closely with grade-level teams and the science department to design a cohesive and developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Communicate regularly with families to support student growth

We look for educators who:

• Contribute to the school community by actively participating in extracurricular activities, faculty committees, and school initiatives
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and belonging through both classroom instruction and broader school community engagement
• Manage frequent, ongoing, and prompt verbal and written communications with students, parents, and colleagues
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members towards common goals through active listening, sharing, and reflecting
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and reflection
• Model high ethical and moral standards

Full-time classroom teaching experience, strong organizational and classroom management skills, and the ability to joyfully teach middle school children are required. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching middle school-aged students in a standards-based learning environment (SBL) and hold a master's degree in science, education, or a related field.

What we offer

Competitive annual salary
Paid time off
Shared cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer paid Short and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
Retirement plan with match
Supplemental insurance policies
Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition remission and program discounts for children enrolled at the school
Free lunch when school is in session
Free after-care for children enrolled at the school
Free admission to the Virginia Discovery Museum
20% discount at St. Anne's-Belfield School store

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the U.S.