Upper School Biology Teacher & Advisor

Trevor Day School is seeking candidates for a full-time Upper School Biology Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates should be prepared to teach classes to students in 9th through 12th grade, including advanced coursework. They should be adept at designing and delivering lessons that challenge and inspire students. They should have a strong desire to work with a diverse student body and faculty in an open and collaborative environment. All Trevor teachers serve as advisors and participate actively in the daily life of the school. 

Science classes are highly interactive with a focus on inquiry-based learning. Students are challenged to think critically and independently, consider alternative explanations for events, and solve problems creatively. Students acquire scientific literacy through guided discovery, cooperative learning, and investigation of real-world issues.

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  Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred, as well as a minimum of three years of experience teaching biology. 

  
  


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  Expertise in ecology and environmental science preferred.

  
  


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  School leadership experience preferred.

  
  


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  Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development.

  
  


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  Comfort with differentiating instruction to accommodate a range of learning styles.

  
  


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  Proficiency in using technology to enhance classroom learning.

  
  


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  Familiarity with AI as a teaching and learning tool.

  
  


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  Competence in designing authentic assessments that encourage original student voice and ensure academic integrity.

  
  


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  Proven ability to form strong, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

  
  


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  Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  
  


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  A growth mindset and lifelong dedication to learning. 

  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  
  


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  Flexibility, creativity, patience, and a sense of humor. 

  
  

The full-time salary range for this position is $70,000–$140,000 as per the school’s salary scale. When extending an employment offer, Trevor Day School bases the salary on several factors, including (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, key skills, and peer salary equity. The school also offers a competitive benefits package.

About Trevor Day School

Trevor Day School (www.trevor.org) is a Preschool through Grade 12 coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 750 students. Trevor educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven, idea-rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens. 

Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our community.