The Sycamore School is seeking a full-time STEM Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants would be responsible for building middle and high school science curricula and integrating it with other subjects. Applicants must be comfortable with providing inquiry-based, self-paced, experiential learning. Our teachers work collaboratively and take students on weekly field studies. Our STEM staff have the opportunity to also teach a math class and/or an elective in addition to their core subject area.
We are looking for teachers who enjoy and are comfortable with:
Creating and integrating curriculum
Providing students choices of how they access the curriculum and demonstrate mastery (UDL)
Inquiry-based, experiential learning
Problem-based learning
Differentiating instruction
Integrating reading and writing into curricula
Guiding self-paced learning
Incorporating student interests into the curriculum
Listening and responding to feedback
Open to integrating mindfulness and other social emotional activities into the curriculum
Team teaching
Wearing many hats
Qualifications and Skills
Skills Needed:
Expertise in science curricula, especially chemistry and physics
Expertise in classroom management
Ability to mentor as a positive role model
Ability to create classroom structures and procedures
Tech savvy including proficiency using Google Classroom
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented and organized
Ability to handle tasks promptly and efficiently
Friendly, reliable, accountable and trustworthy
Independent worker and team player
Flexible and calm under pressure
Quick learner with a willingness to learn more and do more
Ethical, honest and has high integrity
Respects confidentiality
Knowledge of traits of twice exceptional learners
Understands learning differences and emotional disabilities (e.g., anxiety, ADHD)
Accepting and respectful of differences
Education and other qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor degree is required, as well as higher level science background
Solid subject matter knowledge in a majority of these areas: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Teaching credentials are preferred but are not mandatory.
Minimum of five years teaching experience
Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is preferred as is mentoring experience.