Lower School Part-Time Science Teacher (Temporary)

Department: Lower School

Reports to: Head of Lower School

Classification: Part-Time, Temporary Teacher

Hours: 20 hours per week

Start Date: February 23, 2026

Position Overview

The Louise S. McGehee School is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Science Educator for a part-time, temporary substitute position. This role is designed for an educator who is passionate about fostering scientific curiosity and critical thinking in young learners. The successful candidate will create a vibrant, inquiry-based classroom environment in which 3rd- and 4th-grade students feel empowered to explore the natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Science Education, or a related field.
• Experience: Previous classroom teaching experience is required, with a demonstrated ability to manage laboratory-style learning environments.
• Competencies: Strong understanding of the scientific method, NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) alignment, and the ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners. Knowledge of the Amplify curriculum is a plus, but not a requirement. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Implement and facilitate science lesson plans focused on inquiry-based learning, ensuring students meet established curricular benchmarks in life, earth, and physical sciences.
• Lab Management: Organize and supervise hands-on experiments and STEAM activities, ensuring safety protocols are strictly maintained.
• Curricular Collaboration: Adapt and modify existing lesson plans in collaboration with the grade-level team to address the specific developmental needs of 3rd and 4th-grade girls.
• Assessment & Evaluation: Utilize rubrics to assess student mastery of scientific concepts and provide constructive, timely feedback to support growth.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of student progress and draft narrative report card comments in partnership with the Lower School head.
• Community Engagement: Maintain professional and effective communication with colleagues, students, and parents regarding student progress and classroom initiatives.
• Supervision: Fulfill part-time campus duties (e.g., transition monitoring or recess) as designated by the Lower School administration.