Farm Assistant / Biology Teacher

Scattergood Friends School and Farm seeks an engaging biology teacher and dedicated farm assistant/livestock manager.  Other core duties may include residential life support, advising and/or teaching physical education.  This is a 12-month position.

• Teach Biology and Advanced Biology.
• Teach a Farm Term Class and a May Term class.
• Manage all aspects of the farm’s livestock program (small cow and sheep herds, feeder pigs, laying hens, and occasional turkeys).
• Assist with other elements of the farm program.
• Plan and deliver instruction, as well as measure and report progress to facilitate student development. 
• Communicate frequently with students and school staff in ways that nurture a healthy learning experience for students. 
• Model the values of Scattergood Friends School.

• Some combination of: Advising, Dorm Sponsoring, or PE teaching.
• Attends regular meetings, including: Daily Collection, Lunch, Staff Meeting, Community Meeting, and Meeting for Worship.
• Serve as a Crew Leader.

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in biology.
• Ability to design and implement courses that motivate and engage students.
• Interest in livestock management, and the work of a small and diverse farm.
• Secondary teaching experience (preferred).
• Livestock management experience (preferred).
• Proficiency with Google Suite.