Biology Teaching Fellow

Job Title: Biology Teaching Fellow
Report to: Science Department Chair
Department: General Academic
Employment Type: 12-month Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
Posted: June 2, 2026

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. Be at the center of this mission by joining the school as our biology teaching fellow, a key member of the Science Department.

All students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face-to-face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto.

Position Summary:
The Teaching Fellow Program at St. Andrew’s offers those just beginning, or very early in, their teaching careers the opportunity to enter the classroom with close mentorship and guidance from experienced teachers in their discipline and the dean of faculty development, opportunities to study and discuss teaching pedagogy and develop reflective practice with peer fellows and teacher-leaders, and training in core competencies for boarding school faculty outside of the classroom: coaching, advising, dorm parenting, and cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Our science department philosophy prioritizes students constructing their understanding of science through a combination of lecture-discussion, inquiry-driven laboratory demonstrations and investigations, and small group problem-solving; the ideal candidate will be a collaborative partner interested in pedagogy, professional development, and an ongoing commitment to cultural competence. Our science program aims to inspire curiosity about the natural world and to give students the tools to explore that curiosity. Our biology program is particularly distinguished by its access to our beautiful and ecologically diverse 2,200-acre campus and access to Noxontown Pond. Introductory Biology students focus their studies on ecology, evolution, cell biology, metabolism, and genetics; frequently spending class outdoors taking advantage of St. Andrew's incredible natural resources in the form of observations, field studies, and culminating ‘curiosity quest’ projects.

The position will also involve full participation in the extracurricular and student life programs of this residential community.

While the Teaching Fellowship is for a single year, reappointment to the faculty is possible based on an evaluation of the fellow’s performance in the classroom; the athletic, extracurricular, and residential life programs; and the school’s needs. Teaching fellows receive a full salary as well as insurance benefits, and on-campus housing.

Essential Duties:

• Two class sections.
• Two seasons of athletic coaching or two seasons of a major, non-athletic extracurricular program.
• Dormitory duty twice a week.
• Weekend duty once every four weekends.
• Participation in school committees and activities.
• Adhere to the school’s dress code.

Job Requirements:

• Interested candidates should have a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Candidates must have a passion for working with and living in community with adolescents. 
• Candidates with the experience to coach—particularly volleyball, tennis, swimming, football,  wrestling, and/or field hockey—will be given strong consideration in this search. Candidates with these qualifications should highlight them in their application materials.
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license.

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

Conditions of Hire:

A thorough background check—inclusive of fingerprinting, a Child Protection Registry Check, a motor vehicle record check, and other relevant screenings—is required as a condition of employment.

Applicants must complete satisfactory reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state employment laws, and any other required condition of employment.

Benefits of Employment at St. Andrew's School:

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan guidelines; additional details can be found in our employee handbook, which is furnished upon request.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Two health plan options to ensure you and your family have access to quality care.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources and programs promoting physical and mental well-being.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our 403(b)-retirement plan. The School provides a matching contribution of two for one, for every dollar contributed, the School will contribute two dollars, up to 10% of salary from the School, with immediate vesting. Rollovers are permitted from other 403(b) plans.
• Health Savings Account which includes St. Andrew's School match.
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you.

To Apply:

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 285-4211. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faith, and persuasions, and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and philosophy of instruction to:

Will Rehrig
Department Chair of Science
350 Noxontown Rd
Middletown, DE 19709
recruitment@standrews-de.org