The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a full-time Biology teacher beginning in August 2026. The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer’s joyful and ambitious program is founded on the latest research around how girls learn best.

We are currently looking for an experienced Biology teacher with

• strong pedagogical skill,
• excellent content knowledge,
• facility in using educational technology,
• commitment to ongoing professional development,
• and passion for teaching and learning from young people.

Responsibilities include teaching 4-5 sections, serving as a grade-level mentor to 8-10 students, and participating in co-curricular school activities like Archer’s Annual STEM Symposium, STEM outreach, experiential trips, clubs, and committees. Opportunities for educational leadership are also a possibility.

Science instruction at Archer is framed by Next Generation Science Standards and introduces driving questions within key domains while developing students’ ability to think like scientists through inquiry-based labs and activities. Archer’s capstone science courses incorporate advanced study and real-world research opportunities. Data science, design, and research are woven throughout the curriculum.

A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field is required; research experience and a master’s degree are preferred. Candidates should have at least three years’ experience teaching in a student-centered classroom, with a demonstrated ability to design engaging curriculum and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Experience teaching multiple levels of biology, including honors or advanced courses, is highly desirable.

In sum, our ideal candidate is a passionate, skillful educator who is eager to invest their talents in our dynamic learning community.

Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a highly collegial, student-centered, and joyful learning community. We seek teachers who will contribute to our equitable learning environment. Integral to our mission, Archer has remained passionately committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community where all students can thrive personally and academically.

Salary Range: $71,944 to $127,980 annually (depending on qualifications and experience).

To apply, please click on the link below:

http://www.archer.org/careers

No phone calls, please. More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org. The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field is required; research experience and a master’s degree are preferred. Candidates should have at least three years’ experience teaching in a student-centered classroom, with a demonstrated ability to design engaging curriculum and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Experience teaching multiple levels of physics, including honors or advanced courses, is highly desirable.

About The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls, located in West Los Angeles, CA (Brentwood) is an independent school that provides a highly collaborative, creative, and intellectual college preparatory program for girls in grades 6-12. The School’s founders established Archer based on a compelling vision to create an educational environment that explores and refines the ways girls learn best. Archer serves as a national model for modern single-sex education.

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