Science Teacher – Middle and Upper School Grades

Visitation seeks a full-time Middle / Upper School Science Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The 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.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:
● Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field.
● A minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Preferred:
● A Master’s Degree, prior teaching experience in an independent school.
● Experience in facilitating AP curriculum.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
● 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.
● Collaborates 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.
● Possesses 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.
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.
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

ABOUT VISITATION SCHOOL
Visitation School is an independent Catholic school located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. We educate boys and girls
from Montessori PreK through grade 5 and all girls in grades six to twelve. Rooted in the spiritual tradition of St. Francis
de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation provides a faith-centered education that emphasizes academic excellence,
leadership development, and the formation of the whole person.

Qualified candidates are asked to send a letter of interest and resume, including three references
to recruitment@vischool.org.  Application materials should be submitted by May 15, 2026, for full consideration to
recruitment@vischool.org.