Middle & Upper School Science Teacher – August 2025

Visitation School seeks a full-time (1.0) Middle/Upper School Science Teacher (grades 6-12) beginning August 2025.  

The Middle School/Upper School Science teacher is responsible for cultivating and fostering an enduring love for science and deep curiosity about the world within an already vibrant all-girls Grades 6-12 Science program. Focusing on hands-on inquiry-based instruction, the teacher will be primarily responsible for courses such as earth science, physical science, biology and life science courses. 

Visitation is an independent Catholic day school with a culture permeated by Salesian Spirituality. We offer a unique combination of learning experiences with a co-ed Lower School (Montessori preschool through grade 5), an all-girls Middle School (grades 6-8), and an all-girls Upper School (grades 9-12). A member of NAIS and accredited by ISACS, we are located on a beautiful 60-acre campus in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Visitation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including tuition remission. Please visit our website at https://www.visitation.net for more information.  Visitation School demonstrates a commitment to and is in support of a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Read our diversity statement to learn more.

The ideal candidate for the Middle & Upper School Science role:

• Is a lifelong learner who is passionate about the educational experiences of high school girls. 
• Leads with positivity, optimism, and an unyielding belief in the capacity of every student.
• Is current and competent in the theories and pedagogy of science instruction.
• Enjoys collaborating with students and colleagues in and beyond the Science Department.
• Demonstrates success with instructional, pedagogical, and curricular work in one or more science fields.
• Strong desire to teach from an inquiry-based methodology.
• Possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and unwavering professionalism.
• Has the ability and energy to create an engaging and developmentally appropriate environment where students are known, loved, and challenged to be their best selves in and outside of the classroom. Excitement to create, deliver, and continuously refine a program tailored to an all-girls environment.
• Awareness of causes that traditionally lead to decreases in engagement for adolescent girls in STEM fields, as well as specific strategies teachers can use to counteract those causes.
• Demonstrates clear ability to envision, plan, implement, and refine programs, projects and initiatives that lead to a rich learning environment. 
• Supports the mission of Visitation School and models “Salesian Spirituality,” which reflects gentle strength, dignity, patience and Christian humanism.
• Demonstrates a commitment to and is in support of a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field with three to five years of teaching experience is required. A Master’s degree, prior teaching experience in an independent school, and experience in facilitating AP curriculum preferred.   

Qualified candidates are asked to send a letter of interest and resume, including three references to recruitment@vischool.org. 

Salary Range:  $40,200 - $99,533 based on degree, teaching experience and the established salary schedule.

Benefits Offered:

• Paid personal, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life and LTD, Vision, and more insurance benefits are available 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution upon eligibility
• Tuition Remission

This posting is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities. Visitation School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field with three to five years of teaching experience is required. A Master’s degree, prior teaching experience in an independent school, and experience in facilitating AP curriculum preferred.   

Qualified candidates are asked to send a letter of interest and resume, including three references to recruitment@vischool.org.