Middle School Math & Science Teacher Job at Seabury School, Tacoma, WA

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  • Seabury School
  • Tacoma, WA

Job Description

Position Overview:

Seabury School seeks a passionate and dynamic Middle School Math & Science Teacher to

join our vibrant learning community. The successful candidate will engage gifted students in

inquiry-driven, real-world problem-solving while fostering a love for mathematics and the

sciences. This full-time, exempt position is ideal for an educator who values experiential

learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-centered instruction.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Excellence:

  • Design and implement engaging, inquiry-based math and science curricula that

encourage critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application.

  • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of

gifted and neurodiverse learners.

  • Utilize project-based and hands-on learning experiences to deepen student

understanding and curiosity in math and science.

  • Incorporate enrichment and acceleration strategies to ensure students are

appropriately challenged based on their individual needs and learning profiles.

Experiential & Off-Campus Learning:

  • Work in conjunction with the Middle School ELA Teacher to create interdisciplinary

learning experiences that integrate STEM with other subject areas.

  • Plan and lead weekly off-campus excursions that extend classroom learning into the

real world, leveraging local resources and environments.

  • Participate in and help coordinate annual middle school trips (regional, domestic,

and international) that enrich students' academic and personal growth.

  • Lead students on an annual middle school retreat, fostering team building, leadership

skills, and personal reflection.

  • Support 8th grade students in the planning and implementation of Capstone Projects.

Student Support & Classroom Environment:

  • Build strong relationships with students to support their academic, social, and emotional

development.

  • Implement flexible, student-centered instructional strategies that support individual

learning needs.

  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom culture where students feel

empowered to take risks and explore new ideas.

Collaboration & Communication:

  • Work closely with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and create

cross-disciplinary projects.

  • Maintain open and proactive communication with families regarding student progress,

classroom activities and learning goals.

  • Participate in faculty meetings, school events (both during and outside of regular school

hours), and professional development to contribute to a collaborative school

Schedule:

The position is a full-time, on-campus role that typically follows an 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM schedule, with occasional evening or weekend commitments for school events.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Dori Hale, Assistant Head of School, at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please visit our website at for more information about the school.

Seabury School is committed to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,500 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Tacoma, WA 98422 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Tacoma, WA 98422: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

About Seabury School

Seabury is the only independent school in the South Puget Sound area with programs specifically designed for intellectually advanced children in pre-k - 8th grade. Families from Tacoma, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Gig Harbor and throughout the South Sound bring their children to Seabury for our differentiated instruction and emphasis on the development of creative and analytical thinking skills.

Connections working at Seabury School

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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