Description

Interlochen is the hub for youthful artistic energy, unlocking potential and unleashing capacity in the next generation of creative changemakers, leading inspired lives with enduring confidence. This is our internal rallying cry. It’s why we do what we do. How will you contribute? See what’s waiting for you at Interlochen.

Position Summary:  Interlochen Arts Academy seeks a Science Instructor able to teach at least one–and ideally more than one–core high school science course (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). The instructor will teach 5 sections of class total. In addition to teaching, the instructor will be asked to serve as a co-advisor to a small group of students. There are no residential life (dorm) responsibilities with this position. This is a full-time, permanent teaching position starting in late August, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 5 total sections of class, that could include a mix of individual preps
• Serve as advisor to a small group of students who meet weekly
• Help students develop content knowledge, processes, and skills related to your courses
• Offer creative hands-on laboratory experiences, as appropriate, to supplement lecture and discussion
• Develop and administer assessments and feedback for students and families to understand student growth
• Visit other classrooms to observe fellow instructors
• Hold daily office hours (during school hours)
• Maintain a course page online through Canvas, take attendance daily in each class, keep electronic gradebook up to date, and prepare timely and thorough grade reports
• Attend department, division, and full faculty meetings
• Participate in all-school events at the beginning and end of the school year, as well as periodically throughout the school year
• Seek the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Comply with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances
• Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community
• Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office and classroom environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor’s degree in the sciences is required; MA preferred

Experience: Experience teaching high school students preferred

Equipment Familiarity:

• Familiarity with the following technology / software / programs preferred:
• Google suite
• Canvas or another Learning Management System
• Software and hardware conducive to up-to-date teaching of Science at the appropriate level for high school students

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training: 

Must meet and maintain background screening requirements as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks
Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICA’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with highly creative students from a variety of educational backgrounds and at a variety of educational readiness levels
• Openness to incorporating the arts as a mode of instruction and/or assessment
• Strong interest in collaborating with colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions
• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories

For a complete job description and to apply go to Interlochen.org/careers  or the direct link Instructor of Science

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Benefits Package:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Sick time and holiday pay 
Life insurance 
Voluntary life insurance 
Short and long-term disability
Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
Defined contribution 401(a) plan, managed by TIAA
Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply 
Early ticket purchase before general public sales begin
Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift
Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)
Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)
Employee Referral Program (cash payments)
Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online *exceptions apply