INTEGRATED SCIENCE TEACHER - PHYSICAL SCIENCES FOCUSED
FULL-TIME
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26
FULL-TIME
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26
Christchurch School is a co-ed Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 9—12. Founded in 1921, Christchurch is located on a 125-acre waterfront campus on the Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia’s tidewater region. The school’s Mission is to inspire and guide each student's pursuit of personal excellence in academics and character so they are prepared for meaningful lives as engaged citizens and community leaders.
Position Overview. Christchurch seeks an Integrated Science teacher. A wide range of scientific experience is important as we teach science with an integrated approach combining biology, chemistry, and physics in combined units. A foundation in physics at all levels would be particularly appealing to add to the existing expertise of the rest of the department.
This is an opportunity for a science educator to join a department that uses an integrated and place-based approach combining biology, chemistry, physics, and ecological sciences, with local and regional applications at each grade level to build relevance for students. Our campus sits on a major river of the Chesapeake Bay providing an unparalleled laboratory for teaching science.
Christchurch School fosters a student-centered approach to pedagogical practices, valuing the craft of teaching and embracing the boarding school model for meaningful education of the whole child. Equally, employees at CCS are expected to foster an inclusive workplace and contribute to a community built on equitable policies and procedures. Teachers at CCS also contribute to the school by leading an advisory of 7-10 students, being a part of a duty team one evening per week and 6-7 weekends per year, and participating in two seasons of co-curriculars (particular areas of need are men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, sailing, and football).
Studies have shown that women, people of color, and those just beginning in education are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or who is excited about gaining the experience described in the listing. We believe deeply in a boarding school model of education and are interested in people who find the idea of teaching young people in all capacities of their lives compelling. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications as described.
Qualifications
- Hold a Bachelor of Science degree
- Passionate about education as a profession and excited to learn or hone the craft of teaching
- Candidates should be realistic and excited about teaching in a boarding school
Preferred
- A physical science background
- An advanced degree in science and/or education
- 2-4 years teaching experience, preferably in a boarding or independent school
- Teaching certification
- Candidates should be willing to embrace place as an integral part of teaching science
- This position is also expected to participate in the school’s co-curricular program. Women’s and men’s soccer, volleyball, and softball are specific areas of possibility but not required to apply.
Work environment and physical demands:
- Ability to be mobile around campus and buildings
- Ability to work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods
- Some travel required (mainly for athletic competitions)
Equal Employment Opportunity: The School is an equal opportunity employer. The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. All aspects of personnel management – including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, training and working conditions – will be administered in accordance with this policy. Each employee is expected to do their part to maintain a working environment free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Conditional Offers: An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.
Compensation & Benefits: Christchurch School offers a competitive compensation package for this full-time position with benefits to include health plan options, retirement benefits, tuition remission for dependents, professional development, networking opportunities, and potentially on-campus housing.
Please submit an electronic resume and a letter of interest to teach@christchurchschool.org. You can also go https://www.christchurchschool.org/at-a-glance/employment for more details about the position and working at Christchurch School. Candidates will be contacted within two weeks of receiving application materials if we are interested in setting up an initial phone interview.
