8^th Grade Earth & Space Science Teacher

One-Semester Leave Position, Fall 2026

At Flintridge Preparatory School, we believe middle and high school should be a time of healthy, joyful growth. That’s why we approach every experience and relationship with curiosity and wonder. Here students, staff, and faculty have the space to push to new heights and the support to navigate life’s challenges—because when we truly connect with ourselves and others, we learn to lead with sensitivity and integrity, which is the best prep possible for the road ahead.

Mission

Learning with purpose in a diverse and nurturing community, Flintridge Prep students thrive in adolescence and grow as curious scholars, creative thinkers, empathetic leaders, and global citizens.

Vision

Lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage to transform our world.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a science teaching position (60 percent time, one semester) that reports to the associate head of school, dean of faculty, and science department chair, lasting from approximately August 10 through December 22, 2026. The ideal candidate will delight in being part of a community that appreciates an array of vibrant ideas and viewpoints and wants to nurture and celebrate students through adolescence.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Primary duties and expectations will consist of but are not limited to the following:

• Teach three Earth & Space Science sections to 8th grade students.
• Attend occasional faculty, departmental and grade-level meetings as needed.
• Visibly support the school’s mission, vision, values, Honor Code, and strategic priorities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Has experience working with and a deep appreciation of adolescents
• Has at least a bachelor’s degree in science or a related field
• Has demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work
• Brings a flexible, innovative, can-do approach to teaching
• Enjoys collaborating with and creating camaraderie with colleagues

TO APPLY

Candidates are invited to email a letter of interest and resume to:

Sarah Cooper

Associate Head of School
scooper@flintridgeprep.org

Applicants will be considered for positions without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin, or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty [40] and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

The anticipated salary range for this one-semester, 60% time leave position is $22,500 to $25,500 based on zero to five years of teaching experience.

Please visit flintridgeprep.org/about-us/employment for more information about working at Flintridge Prep.

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About Flintridge Prep

At Flintridge Preparatory School we believe middle and high school should be a time of healthy, joyful growth. That’s why we approach every experience and relationship with curiosity and wonder. Here you have the space to push to new heights and the support to navigate life’s challenges. Because when we truly connect with ourselves and others, we learn to lead with sensitivity and integrity, which is the best prep possible for the road ahead. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, we are located in La Cañada Flintridge, CA, Flintridge Prep enjoys the best of two worlds: a tree-covered suburban campus with easy access to Pasadena and all the greater Los Angeles area has to offer. The campus is very close to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Rose Bowl and is an easy drive to Downtown LA.

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