Marlborough School

Middle and Upper School Science Teacher

(Chemistry and Physics)

2024-2025 School Year

Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

We are seeking a dynamic teacher to teach middle school physical science, especially chemistry and physics as taught in our 8th grade course, as well as upper school physics. Our middle school students develop a strong conceptual understanding through the exploration of essential questions, hands-on activities and lab experiences, and real-world data collection. Assignments and activities develop the ability to manipulate equations, graph and analyze data, exercise critical-thinking skills, and create and perform laboratory procedures. The 8th grade course is taught by a team of middle school educators that work closely together to assure students in all sections have a consistent experience. Upper school physics focuses on developing strong mental models of physics and emphasizes learning as a process that involves opportunities to grow and learn from mistakes.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach four science classes

Collaborate with fellow science teachers in teaching teams, contributing to lesson preparation as needed

Plan, prepare and deliver engaging science lessons for the appropriate developmental level

Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations

Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, student services, deans, and other administrators

Monitor and report on student progress, utilizing Marlborough’s learning management system to take attendance, provide curriculum materials, and maintain a digital gradebook

Serve as a grade-level advisor to a group of approximately 12 students

Participate actively in grade-level and school activities

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a physical science or equivalent

Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience

An ability to fully commit to teaching at the middle school level

Possess a high degree of interest in supporting the developmental needs of teenagers with the ability to combine high expectations with a high level of support

We welcome applicants with additional experience in robotics and programming

BENEFITS

Competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $90,000

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Access to voluntary benefits and tuition reimbursement programs

Competitive retirement plans

Generous time-off allowance to maintain a healthy work-life balance

For more information about Marlborough School, its rigorous academic curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs, or if you would like to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, we invite you to visit the Careers link under the “About” drop-down menu on our website at: http://www.marlboroughschool.org.

Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.