Posted: 13-May-25
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Reports to: Middle School (5-8) Division Director
Role Duration: Faculty 10 months, full time
Job Description
Ashley Hall seeks a full-time Science teacher for grades 5-8: a full-time, 10-month position that will begin in August 2025. The candidate will teach Interdisciplinary Scientific Exploration in the 5th grade and Introduction to Physical and Chemical Science in the 8th grade.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and enjoy working primarily with students aged 10 to 14, placing them at the heart of the learning process. This inspiring educator should be energetic, enthusiastic, and have strong subject knowledge. The role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is eager to support the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). We are looking for someone with the commitment and skills to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and who fully embraces the school's mission.
Major Responsibilities
The most competitive candidates will offer the following qualifications and qualities:
- Teaching science in an inquiry-based, experiential, and process-focused approach.
- Developing engaging lesson plans designed to foster intellectual curiosity and a love of learning.
- Designing and adapting curriculum to connect scientific concepts to local geography, environmental contexts, and real-world issues through interdisciplinary approaches.
- Ensuring creativity and high quality of teaching and learning.
- Fostering a caring atmosphere and showing commitment to the well-being and social and academic progress of each student.
- Sharing responsibilities for curriculum development, and other departmental and divisional priorities, including trips (national and international).
- Collaborate with other faculty in grades 5-8 to facilitate the transition to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum framework.
Key Requirements
- Master's degree in Science or in Education, with a major or concentration in a science preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience working with middle grades students; specifically those in grades 5-8.
- Interest in and proficiency with developmentally-appropriate strategies for teaching middle school-aged children.
- Curriculum development knowledge.
- Commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
- Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team.
- Ancillary duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of references to Lynsey Barrows, Director of Human Resources, at barrowsl@ashleyhall.org
Since its founding in 1909, Ashley Hall has empowered young women to think critically, act ethically, and embrace their world with confidence. The School serves girls from kindergarten through grade 12 (and is co-ed in its Early School, ages 2 to 5 years). Ashley Hall provides a dynamic education grounded in a Reggio approach in its Early School and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in its Lower School.
Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.