Upper School Biology Teacher

Description

We are hiring!

We are seeking a passionate and talented Biology Teacher to join our exceptional Science Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Head of Science to teach the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level Biology programmes, as well as contribute to the teaching of the IB Middle Years Programme Science curriculum. A strong commitment to collaboration and being part of a team is essential for those interested in applying to be part of our school community. 

About Us:

The British International School of New York (BIS-NY) is an international private school, powered by Affinitas Education located in Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, New York. BIS-NY offers The International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP, MYP and Cambridge International IGCSE and A Level courses. 

We are a vibrant school located on a stunning waterside campus in Manhattan. We are proud to welcome families from New York and from over 40 countries to offer a distinctive, innovative curriculum and co-curriculum that combines the International Baccalaureate with the English National Curriculum in the PYP (grades K-5) and MYP (grades 6-8) with Cambridge International IGCSE and A Level courses in the upper school (grades 9-12+) 

How you will support students at BIS-NY:

The successful candidate will have the qualifications and experience to: 

• Plan, teach and assess the Biology curriculum across the Senior School.and general sciences in the MYP
• Ability to monitor student progress and report information in a timely manner
• Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, and inclusion statement

About you:

• Genuine passion for Biology and ability to engage and inspire students 
• Highly developed collaborative skills and the ability to work well with others
• Collaborative, flexible and able to use own initiative
• Excellent communication and IT skills and willing to adapt to the demands of the school
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Ambition to continue to build an exceptional Science Department at BIS-NY

Why work at BIS-NY

• Generous salary commensurate with experience (Range: $58,887 - $98,138 for qualified teachers)
• Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer match
• Lunch is provided free of charge
• Up to $2000 annual contribution to Professional Development costs

Address: 20 Waterside Plaza, New York NY 10010 https://bis-ny.org/ 

Start Date: August 25th 2026

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Biology or related field 
• Minimum 3 years experience teaching High School Biology
• A-level Biology curriculum content or equivalent expereince preferred