Middle School Science Teacher 2025-2026
Middle School Science Teacher 2025-2026
School: The Lovett School
Available Position: Non-teaching Staff
Description:
The Lovett School, an independent K-12 day school in Atlanta, GA, seeks a middle school science teacher to begin August 2025. Interested applicants should have experience teaching middle school science (Earth, Life, and Physical). Applicants should be comfortable with project-based learning and hands-on science experiences, including dissection. Strong collaboration skills within and among departments will be expected.
Lovett’s Commitment to the Whole Child
Lovett's Core Values
The Lovett School Culture and Community
Reports to: Middle School Division Head
Primary Responsibilities:
Develops curriculum materials including course outlines, syllabi, and other instructional material
Carries out all responsibilities associated with teaching the assigned classes
Conducts before and after school tutorials as scheduled
Participates in regularly scheduled department, faculty, team, interdisciplinary, and grade-level meetings
Ensures that students adhere to The Lovett School behavioral guidelines
Is involved in the life of the school outside of the classroom
Fulfills additional duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a strong background in biological and/or physical science required, master’s degree or higher preferred
The drive, organization, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the school community beyond the classroom
Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors
Employment of a variety of instructional techniques, including the meaningful use of technology, to engage students and further their critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity
A strong desire to work in a collaborative learning community, employing a growth mindset
Desire and ability to develop an atmosphere of trust and knowledge of students as individuals
Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness to a variety of learning styles and across a range of abilities
Ethical behavior, professionalism, and respect for diversity
Regular and reliable attendance
Physical Demands:
NOTE: The Lovett School employment process includes a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for more information.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands from wrist to finger, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At The Lovett School, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Contact name: Head of Middle School
Contact email address: talent.acquisition@lovett.org