Upper School Biology Teacher

Morgan Park Academy has an opening for a full-time Biology Teacher to join our Upper School for the 2023-24 school year. Founded in 1873, Morgan Park Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school in Chicago dedicated to preparing students to pursue the highest levels of educational excellence with an emphasis on independent thinking and global leadership.

Qualified candidates should have 3 or more years of experience teaching Biology and AP Biology; willingness to work in a collegial manner with faculty, staff, and parents; experience teaching across various grade levels; demonstrated success in working with students across different grade levels; Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and certification preferred; engaging, innovative approach to teaching; mastery of creative and diverse methods of teaching, learning and assessment; experience with developing curriculum; ability to work collaboratively; demonstrated talent to create a positive nurturing environment for students.

MPA is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should submit an application, resume and cover letter directly to [email protected]; Due to the volume of applications that we receive, no phone calls please.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in science
• Experience integrating technology and regular lab experiences into the curriculum
• Minimum 3 years teaching Biology (at-level and AP level)

Responsibilities:

• Instruct and assess students in a supportive manner that addresses multiple learning styles
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Science team and across all school divisions
• Ability to hold students to a high and clearly articulated standards of performance
• Interact with students outside of the classroom in developing and leading co-curricular activities: sports, service, arts, clubs/organizations
• Communicate student progress to parents and students
• Update classroom information on the portal system
• Serve as an advisor to students
• Willingness to travel with students for school sponsored competitions and global experiential week
• Ability to integrate project-based teaching and collaborative learning in the curriculum
• Work effectively to partner with parents and faculty advisor in the student’s education experience
• Proven track record of continued professional development opportunities as an educator
• Use a variety of communication/teaching styles and methods