The Intermediate School Science Teacher vacancy is a full-time position reporting directly to the division head. Potomac is looking to fill this vacancy starting with the 2026-27 academic year.  This position is responsible for teaching Science curriculum to students in grades 7-8, as well as advising a group of Intermediate School students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage a course load including four classes and an advisory.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instruction in a manner that facilitates active, student-centered learning using various teaching methods.
• Teach using a variety of resources while emphasizing an inquiry-based approach that allows the students to discover and develop their talent as scientists as they investigate the natural world.
• Work with students to encourage and facilitate each individual’s growth.
• Collaborate actively with science department colleagues, including on curriculum and course planning.
• Teach the assigned curriculum, evaluate students’ progress, and inform parents of progress.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities by integrating competencies and goals into the lesson plans.
• Keep attendance records; manage student behavior in the classroom and maintain a positive educational environment for all students.
• Meet with parents as needed to discuss student progress and challenges.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and other teacher training workshops.
• Demonstrate personal leadership qualities to inspire student learning, including understanding of the characteristics of the age group taught.
• Work in an organized, dependable, patient, and creative manner.
• Advise a group of Intermediate School students by developing meaningful relationships with them and supporting their academic and social-emotional growth.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience teaching science, preferably at the Middle School level.
• Skilled in writing and preparing lesson plans.
• Ability to communicate, motivate students and understand the students’ educational and emotional needs. 
• Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and utilize different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement. 
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds who embody our core values of courage, integrity, humility, perseverance, and respect.

About The Potomac School

The Potomac School is an independent K-12 day school located in McLean, Va. While we are a K-12 school, we are more accurately described as a K through lifetime experience. We nurture the development of our students as unique individuals and as contributing members of a vibrant learning community. Our school comprises four distinct yet interconnected divisions, joined through a shared mission, integrated curriculum, and deeply rooted communal ties. We enjoy the beauty and natural resources of our 90-acre campus, our athletic fields, woods, streams, and ponds providing a rare and wonderful setting for each student's educational journey. Mission: At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.

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