Science Teacher - Upper School - Starts August 2026

The International School of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

14h • $66,404 - $110,975

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Upper School Science teacher who is passionate, engaging, and motivated to teach our eager learners. This position teaches science to incoming grade 9 students and follows them through their scientific journey through their grade 12 year, all within the International Baccalaureate framework. Candidates should be compelling educational practitioners who have a strong science education background and are confident in their capacity to create and deliver a dynamic and engaging curriculum and find joy working with young adolescents.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field
• Excellent communication skills with both students and parents
• Positive history of collegiality and collaboration with other teachers and administrators

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging and differentiated lesson plans according to our upper school curriculum
• Teach in the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum – we will provide professional development opportunities for teachers to learn how to teach in an IB setting if they do not yet have experience in IB
• Develop, enhance and document curriculum, while ensuring continued coordination and collaboration with colleagues from the Science department
• Regularly assess the students’ progress
• Participate fully in the professional community and contribute to school life
• Serve as a Upper School Advisor
• As needed, participate in Upper School outdoor ed and global travel trips and engage in ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time