The Gillion Academy — Springfield, Virginia
Full- Time or Part- Time | 12-Month Position | Grades 7–12
(Boys) Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
About Gillion Academy
The Gillion Academy is a nationally accredited, college-preparatory
academy for grades 7–12 that fuses rigorous academics, independent-
learner development, leadership training, and elite athletics. We
prepare student-athletes not just for college admission, but for
sustained success once they get there.
The Role
We’re looking for a Science Teacher who inspires curiosity and builds
scientific thinkers — someone who believes in mastery-based
instruction and wants real ownership over how it’s delivered, not a
script to follow .
You will: - Teach across Biology , Chemistry , Physics, Environmental
Science, Earth Science, and AP Science as assigned - Deliver
instruction through the Academy’s Independent Learner model -
Design hands-on laboratory and inquiry-based learning experiences -
Use Acellus, MAP Growth, and classroom data to personalize
instruction and drive interventions - Prepare students for AP exams,
SAT , ACT , and college-level coursework - Build genuine relationships
with student-athletes and hold them to high academic expectations
alongside a demanding training schedule
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Biology , Chemistry , Physics, Science
Education, or a related field
Strong instructional design and classroom management skills
Experience in AP or college-preparatory instruction preferred
Virginia teaching license preferred but not required
A genuine interest in working with student-athletes and
understanding the demands of their dual academic-athletic
schedule
Why Gillion?
Small class sizes — real instructional relationships, not crowd
control
An innovative model — teach within a mastery-based,
independent-learner framework built from the ground up, not a
district template
Professional growth — ongoing development, not a static role
A collaborative culture — small, tight-knit staff where your voice
shapes the programLasting impact — help shape the academic future of student-athletes headed to college and beyond
Send questions to:
TPringCard@GillionAcademy .org
The Gillion Academy is an equal opportunity employer
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
