EC/LS/MS Science Teacher (Leave Replacement) March - May 2025

About Grace

Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two nearby campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Episcopal values of dignity and belonging.

Grace is a school of big ideas, and our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy: an approach that reflects our belief that joy is the fuel of academic achievement, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue. Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission.

About the Position

Grace seeks an enthusiastic science teacher leave replacement, who loves teaching early, lower and middle school students. The position will run from March 2nd until May 1st. The ideal candidate will foster curiosity for understanding one’s self and the world; have a have knowledge of inquiry-based and other approaches to teaching; is committed to addressing social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education within the curriculum;  brings tools and strategies for differentiating instruction; will work collaboratively to develop curriculum; communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues; and takes professional growth seriously.

• Teaching load would include teaching sections of lower and middle school Science, which includes Junior Kindergarten through eighth grade.
• Other responsibilities include advising middle school students, and supervisory duties, such as lunch and recess duty

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree or beyond is preferred.

Compensation

This is a full-time faculty position with an expected base salary of $68,000–$155,040 commensurate with education and experience on the faculty salary scale.

Grace Church School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that equity and inclusion are not only hallmarks of a just society, but also virtues essential to sound learning. Our commitment to our mission calls on all faculty members to promote a culture of dignity and belonging for everyone at Grace. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, and religious and non-religious traditions, and beliefs.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our school website.