Part-time Long Term Sub: Mathematics (Upper Level) 2026

 Position/Title:  Upper School Biology/Chemistry Teacher

Appointment: School year 2026 

Reports To:  Director of the Upper School

Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to developing young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and talented long-term substitute who can teach two sections of AP AB Calculus to Upper School students. The ideal teacher will create a rich, inquiry-based, learning environment while preparing and implementing lesson plans and structures based on those provided by the teacher of record.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparation and implementation of daily lessons 
• Design, implementation, and timely evaluation of appropriate, authentic formative and summative assessment 
• Timely and proactive communication with student, parents, advisor about student progress
• Regular check-ins with the Upper School Director to ensure understanding of and commitment to community norms

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science or graduate degree in Mathematics or related field. Prior experience teaching in an Upper School setting is an asset. Candidates for Laurel teaching positions should be enthusiastic about pedagogy, particularly inquiry-based approaches and differentiated implementation that is best suited to a variety of learners. Successful candidates will possess a positive attitude, excellent written and verbal skills, strong organizational skills, and proven success within a work setting that requires collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. The candidate must possess or acquire and maintain a State of Ohio issued teaching certificate. The school welcomes the opportunity to continue to find ways to diversify our faculty.

Salary

$185/day

To Apply

Please see www.laurelschool.org for further information and a job application.

Work Environment  Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school with a co-ed early childhood division, where every child is well known.  

Laurel teachers are committed to:

• The study of research on girls’ education and integration of this knowledge into classroom practice
• Creating a culture of belonging in which every member of the community feels valued 
• The academic and social development of girls
• Working with each girl to fulfill the school’s mission
• The creation of a classroom community
• The integration of community-based learning projects at the classroom level and as a part of the whole school community
• Involving parents as partners in the educational process
• Outdoor education and sustainability
• Flexibility and openness to new ideas

Laurel enjoys an outstanding local and national reputation and is home to the Laurel Center for Research on Girls. In a highly competitive school landscape, Laurel is fortunate to be a school of choice in Cleveland. Our emphasis on the whole child and our legacy of excellence in the teaching of girls set us apart. Located in Shaker Heights, OH (15 minutes from downtown Cleveland) with an additional rural campus 17 minutes away, the school has a suburban/rural advantage. The work environment is noted for being family-friendly and flexible. The feeling in the school is joyous, collaborative and innovative. Our curricular philosophy emphasizes community-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Collaboration and reflective practice are key to pedagogy at Laurel. The school is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.  Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.