Middle School Science Leave Replacement

Posted: 05-Jun-26 • Gladstone, New Jersey • Full Time

About the School

Gill St. Bernard's School (GSB) was founded in 1900. We are a diverse PS-12 independent school rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence. Education at GSB extends beyond classrooms to the stage, studios, fields, and all spaces where faculty, staff, and students interact. We believe in lifelong learning and support the development of individual and collective talents. Our 208-acre campus features collegiate-like facilities and is conveniently located just north of Interstate 287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ, easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater.

About the Role

This is a long-term leave replacement position for 7th and 8th Grade Science, teaching four sections from late August through late November. Classes meet five out of every seven days. The role includes working with an Advisory group and performing Middle School duties such as lunch, recess, and conference time. The ideal candidate is passionate about Middle School learners, skilled at meeting diverse learning needs, and enthusiastic about collaborating across divisions. A love for the outdoors and eagerness to utilize the School’s expansive campus are essential.

Curriculum Overview

• Grade 7 Science – "Organization in the World": Explores organizational structures in life, distribution of natural resources, and human impact on these systems.
• Grade 8 Science – "The World at Different Scales": Examines atomic and molecular interactions, forces affecting the hydrosphere and atmosphere, and Earth’s place in the universe.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of 7th and 8th Grade Science.
• Support students outside of class time as needed (e.g., during meeting time, before or after school).
• Collaborate with the Middle School Science department to align lesson plans and curriculum.
• Submit grades and academic narrative comments.
• Participate in divisional, departmental, and grade-team meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Middle School Director, including Advisory responsibilities and Middle School duties (e.g., lunch, recess).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, science education, or a related field.
• Excellence in teaching at the Middle School level.
• Ability to meet the needs of different learning styles.
• Willingness to collaborate across and between divisions.
• Physical requirements:
  • Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.
  • Ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
  • Stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
  • Ability to work in noisy environments.

Pay

Compensation range: $55,000 - $80,000, prorated for the length of coverage (late August through late November).