Posted: 18-May-26
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Contract
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Bullis School seeks a Long Term Substitute Middle School 7th Grade Science Teacher to serve from the start of the school year through December 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching science to a range of learners and value interdisciplinary thinking to guide students as they develop a deeper understanding of our interconnected world through the study of science. The load includes five sections of 7th grade Life Science. This is a temporary, full-time position and is not eligible for benefits. The position reports to the Head of the Middle School.
About the Middle School Science Department: The Middle School Science program at Bullis believes in developing students who are passionate, confident, and curious about science. Students are immersed in content through an inquiry-based curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, focusing on Core Ideas, Crosscutting Concepts, and Science and Engineering Practices. Grounded in a sense of caring and community, Middle School students embrace academic challenges and acquire scientific knowledge through lab-based practices, digital tools, fieldwork, and collaborative activities. Facilitated by highly skilled faculty passionate about teaching the whole child, students develop academic confidence, leadership ability, and organizational skills while gaining real-world applicable content that helps them understand the relevance of science in everyday life, identify connections between various sciences, explore scientific careers, and prepare for advanced study.
About the Middle School: Middle School faculty are deeply invested in students’ holistic growth and engage fully in the life of the school through advising, clubs, and community events. Successful teachers are reflective practitioners who value ongoing professional development and employ a wide range of instructional strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student population. In keeping with the school’s culture of innovation and a student-centered approach, curriculum development and lesson design are collaborative, ongoing processes. Experiential learning enhances the Middle School experience, from education programs that begin the school year to week-long Discovery Days adventures in spring.
About Bullis: Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of 1,070 students in grades K-12 situated on 102 acres in Potomac, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision for creating a learning environment in which students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world. We are proud of our culture of growth and innovation and support faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education. To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School please click here.
Qualities of a Bullis Middle School Science Teacher
- An appreciation and respect for middle school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike
- Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
- Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage numerous small and large tasks
- Excellent instincts and genuine care for students with particular attention to behavior, social connection and academic motivation
- Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
- High degree of discretion and confidentiality, as necessary and appropriate
- Ability to exchange accurate information in a professional manner with parents, students, faculty, staff and other professionals
- The ability to successfully collaborate with a broad range of community members to solve problems with logic and creativity
- The ability to make difficult decisions, even when unpopular, take responsibility and set boundaries in the face of persistent demands and concerns
Education and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Education or related field
- Minimum of two years prior teaching experience
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Science, Education or related field
- Proficiency with Windows or Apple OS, Microsoft Office, cloud computing (Google Docs, etc.), and other productivity and media software
Search Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume along with an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials immediately. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.
Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
