About St. John’s Prep

St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

St. John’s Prep seeks a science teacher for grades 7 and 8. Grades 7 and 8 science faculty are part of an interdisciplinary team and teach two sections of seventh grade and two sections of eighth grade. The grades 7 and 8 science curriculum is based on the Next Generation Science Standards and engages students with inquiry and project-based learning in the classroom and laboratory setting. Faculty also serve as advisors to a group of grade 7 or grade 8 students. The Middle School program of study for science can be found here.

We are particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated effectiveness in interdisciplinary

teaching, using technology as a vehicle for learning gains. The grade 7 theme is serve, focusing on

group dynamics and community building with a particular emphasis on servant leadership. The

grade 8 theme is appreciate, exploring multiculturalism and diversity with an emphasis on empathy

and respect for human difference.

Skills and Competencies

• Content Expertise: Has experience teaching life and physical sciences in the middle school context.  
• Communication Skills: Communicates consistently and effectively with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Inclusive Mindset: Commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, communication, and curricular decisions.
• Student-Centeredness: Must display a deep appreciation for student-centered, engaging, and innovative teaching practices.
• Collegiality:  Each teacher regularly collaborates with colleagues concerning best practice in an effort to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Value-Add Orientation: Must be a self-directed individual who is solution oriented, embraces challenges, and displays a thorough work ethic. Shows a commitment to school-wide initiatives, campus involvement, committee work, and professional development.
• Enthusiastic: Finds joy in their work, a balanced perspective and enthusiasm for the daily experiences of school life.

Education and Experience

St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org. 

Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter, résumé, and academic transcripts to Tracii Schaeublin, Assistant Head of School for Human Resources, at tschaeublin@stjohnsprep.org. Please, no phone calls. 

Posted May 2023

About St John's Prep

St. John’s Preparatory School is conveniently located just 15 miles northeast of Boston in Danvers, Massachusetts. We are a Xaverian Brothers sponsored school educating nearly 1,500 young men in grades 6 through 12 from more than 70 communities throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our rigorous academic and extensive co-curricular program encourages students to develop their spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and creative potential, and inspires them to honor the diversity that enriches both our school community and the world beyond St. John's.

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