SY 26-27 Science Teacher

JOB POST: Classroom TeacherScience TeacherOpening for a full time Science teacher, starting academic year 2026-2027.Successful candidates will fill a role within a large and diverse Science Department.Teaching assignment: Science classes including the potential for various levels of Biology and Physical Science in classes serving grades 9-12.Job DescriptionAccountability: Classroom teachers are overseen by the Associate Head, and report directly to either the Principal (middle school) or the Assistant Head for Faculty and Academic Affairs (upper school) in fulfilling all responsibilities.Expectations of the position — Working individually and collaboratively, Thornton Academy classroom teachers: develop and provide appropriate, meaningful, and coherent learning experiences that match, challenge and extend students’ knowledge and skills; assess student progress regularly through a range of methods; incorporate digital age tools and resources to apply learning to authentic, real-world problems; and utilize best practices and assessment data in planning and delivering curriculum and instruction.Qualifications DesiredMinimum bachelor’s degree in appropriate fieldTwo or more years of teaching experience preferred but not requiredState certification preferred but not requiredTo Apply, Please Submit The Following Letter of interestCurrent resumeCompleted application form (available for download here)Three letters of reference, including contact information for each individualCopies of all post-secondary transcriptsUnofficial/student-issued transcripts are acceptable for initial application; official transcripts may be requested later.Evidence of a current criminal history records check (CHRC) certificate, required by state lawAll materials should be submitted electronically to lisa.estabrook@thorntonacademy.org.If electronic submission is not possible, papers may be mailed via USPS to:Lisa EstabrookThornton Academy438 Main StreetSaco, ME 04072Thornton Academy is an independent town academy located in Saco, ME, serving a range of students including both publicly funded local students as well as private day students from towns across the region as well as an international boarding program.The Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a non-discrimination policy. Thornton Academy considers all applicants without regard to race, age, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital, veteran, or any other legally protected status.