Job Summary:

Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon is seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. This full-time (1.0 FTE) position will focus on teaching 8th grade students in our Middle School. If you are committed to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment and helping students develop a deep understanding of science, we would love to hear from you!

Application Requirements:

1. Completed application with a cover letter using the link below

https://secure5.saashr.com/ta/CGSG21.careers?careerssearch

1. Teaching Philosophy Statement
2. Resume 

Salary and Benefits:

•  $53,200 - $96,080 per year, based on experience and education level.
• Competitive benefits package (learn more: School Benefits).

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of 8th grade science using inquiry-based, experiential learning aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.
• Design inclusive, student-centered lessons that support a variety of learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborate closely with science colleagues to develop and implement a cohesive, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Support student growth in curiosity, collaboration, independence, and responsible decision-making.
• Serve as a co-advisor in a homeroom setting, fostering strong relationships and providing social-emotional guidance.
• Actively participate in field trips, school events, and professional development as a contributing member of the school community.

Qualifications:

• Required: BA or BS in education, science, or closely related field 
• Preferred: MA or MS in teaching, education, or related field
• At least two years demonstrated effective teaching experience is preferred
• Prior experience with adolescents is preferred
• Experience with Understanding by Design instructional planning a plus
• Understanding and experience with student-centered teaching, project-based learning, and performance-based assessment is preferable

Competencies

• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Ability to adjust to new situations and challenges, analyze problems, and implement effective solutions in dynamic environments.
• Communication & Teamwork: Skilled in conveying information clearly and effectively, fostering collaboration, and working as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
• Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and handle multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Cultural Awareness & Crisis Management: Demonstrates sensitivity to diverse perspectives and backgrounds, while maintaining composure and effective leadership during emergencies.
• Technology Proficiency & Willingness to Learn: Leverages modern technology to improve operations, while staying open to continuous learning and personal development.

Interpersonal Contacts

• Interactions occur most routinely with students in the classroom and during other activities. 
• Many informal interactions with students for whom the teacher has no direct supervision or responsibility occur. 
• Daily contact ranges from direct teaching of curriculum, student advising, and informal exchanges. Regular contact with Middle School colleagues, particularly those working on the same grade level, discipline or on a joint project is expected. 
• Frequent contact with parents either for scheduled conferences or casual conversation is a community norm. 
• Responsible and active collaboration with colleagues, in all divisions, is expected. Important personal qualities include interest in and demonstrated ability to teach and support pre-adolescents and adolescents, ability to work effectively with a team, a sense of humor, flexibility, organizational ability, energy, and collegiality.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of physical requirements and may not be all-encompassing.  Incumbents must be able to perform job duties with or without accommodations.  Work is primarily performed in a classroom setting and includes occasional to frequent work leading students off campus activities.  

• Moderately sedentary position for lesson preparation, report writing, and collaborative meetings 40%-50% of the time
• May occasionally transport groups of students in school vehicle as driver and/or trip leader
• Requires mobility to traverse campus to accompany and assure the safety of children
• This may include moving up and down stairs/elevator or hill between facilities multiple times throughout the workday
• Occasional bending, squatting, stooping and kneeling
• Ability to occasionally lift up 40 pounds
• Frequent and consistent operation of a computer and other office machinery (e.g. copier, printer, fax) requiring manual dexterity

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Schedule:  

This is a faculty position with an academic year schedule. Full time teachers are expected to be on campus at least between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily and to attend other functions as designated. Full-time faculty teachers are expected to travel to retreats, conferences and workshops as well as accompany students on various experiential activities throughout the year. There are some mandatory evening and weekend commitments. 

Diversity and Inclusion:

Catlin Gabel is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals from historically underrepresented communities in independent schools. We believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our community.

Timeline:

• Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

• The tentative start date for this position is August 2025.

About Catlin Gabel School

Catlin Gabel School is a coeducational, independent day school located on 54 acres in the West Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon formed in 1957 by the merger of the Catlin Hillside School, which had been founded as Miss Catlin’s School in 1911, and the Gabel Country Day School, whose roots extend to 1859 with the founding of The Portland Academy. The campus itself is a former farm with beautiful trees, fields, and plantings that has been modernized and upgraded over the years with new and renovated buildings that blend in with the natural surroundings. We offer a broad and challenging curriculum based on a progressive philosophy with small classes designed to educate the total person, incorporating the academic along with the arts, physical education, and a strong sense of community service. The school enrolls nearly 740 students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade and has 100 faculty members committed to diversity among students, faculty and staff. Catlin Gabel is an equal opportunity employer.

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