Upper School Science Teacher

Oakwood Friends School, a boarding and day school in Poughkeepsie, New York is currently seeking a full time Upper School Science faculty member for academic year. This position covers courses from the introductory level through advanced chemistry and physics. Field and/or professional research experience is a plus. Other opportunities include coaching, residential supervision and weekend program support. On-campus, year-round housing is available for both individuals and families.

School Description

Oakwood Friends School is a Quaker, college-preparatory, coeducational, boarding and day school serving approximately 175 students in grades 6-12. A diverse learning community consists of students from six countries, multiple states and the local Hudson Valley region.

Some physical aspects of the Oakwood campus include:

• 55-acre campus, wooded, meadow, lawns, five minutes from the Hudson River
• Two-acre ground-based solar array, offsetting 100% of campus electrical consumption
• Chemistry, biology, physics labs. Four-season greenhouse, beehives, on-campus wetlands, and outdoor classroom space
• Newly renovated theater, dance and music studios, ceramics, art, digital studio spaces, digital media, dark room facilities
• Multiple on-campus housing options for individuals and families
• Six tennis courts, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, ultimate fields Oakwood offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement, health, life, and disability insurance plans, vacation, tuition remission, family, holiday, and sick leave. To inquire please submit resume to: Please include salary requirement. Non-Discriminatory Policy

  In putting our Quaker Friends School belief into practice, Oakwood remains firmly committed to its long-standing goal of having an inclusive, diverse community of students and staff in an atmosphere of mutual respect and enrichment. Oakwood Friends School provides equal opportunity in the administration of its admissions, educational, and hiring policies.