JK-2 Science Teacher Beginning August 2026

St. Stephen's And St. Agnes School

Job Location:

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Stephens and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) of Alexandria VA is looking to hire an engaging dynamic and enthusiastic educator to teach Lower School science to students in Junior Kindergarten through Second Grade. Are you excited about nurturing curiosity and wonder in young scientists through joyful hands-on exploration Do you bring the skills to inspire challenge and support students as they investigate the world around them through observation experimentation and inquiry Do you have interests passions or experiences in science nature sustainability or STEAM that youre eager to share with students and the broader community If so please read on!

We are seeking a Lower School Science Teacher who will inspire students to explore scientific processes skills concepts and principles through engaging and hands-on learning experiences. The teacher will create a warm structured and collaborative learning environment grounded in the Responsive Classroom will design and deliver developmentally appropriate inquiry-based science instruction aligned with Next Generation Science standards and STEAM principles using indoor and outdoor learning spaces campus resources and field experiences. Instruction will incorporate hands-on learning multi-media technology and meaningful integration across classroom and specials classes. The successful candidate will know students well assess progress in science knowledge skills and social growth maintain accurate records and communicate thoughtfully with families and Lower School faculty. They will also collaborate with JK-12 science colleagues.

All members of the faculty instill our schools mission by helping their students to become responsible honest compassionate respectful citizens. The successful candidate will be required to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in keeping with the expectations of the Schools faculty.

The ideal candidate will:

Have a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education or the equivalent; advanced degrees are strongly encouraged; state certification is not required.
Have previous experience teaching science to young students.
Possess a wide knowledge of elementary science education.
Have the ability to integrate emerging and current technologies and STEAM principles into the curriculum.
Demonstrate a passion for gardening curricula and have previous experience with outdoor education.
Have a strong commitment to educating a diverse student body within a caring and creative environment.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong references who confirm the applicants ability to exercise sound professional judgment.

Overview

St. Stephens and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community. SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington D.C. in beautiful and historic Alexandria Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic social/emotional cultural and physical needs prepares them to be knowledgeable kind and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts athletics and service learning for our students SSSAS is a community that values diversity equity inclusion and belonging and we seek candidates who share these same values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff regular small-group DEIB exploration/workshops support for graduate studies summer study grants and conferences (e.g. People of Color Conference the National Association of Independent School Annual Conference and CASE-NAIS) are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job please fill out our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at

more information about St. Stephens and St. Agnes School we invite you to visit our website at

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