POSITION DESCRIPTION:

St. Paul’s School announces a search for the position of Chemistry Teacher to begin duties in late August 2021. This individual’s primary responsibility will be to teach three classes of chemistry. There may also be an opportunity to teach either physics or biology in the future.

St. Paul’s School offers a Physics First curriculum. The core course sequence consists of physics in the first year of high school followed by chemistry and biology. In addition to offering biology (5th Form or 11th grade), the science department also offers advanced courses such as molecular biology, environmental science and many others. The mission of our core sciences is to prepare students to be curious science students who take an inquiring perspective about the world and are inspired to take more science courses. In the regular chemistry course, our students learn the necessary chemistry topics while supporting their learning in the lab on a weekly basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibility of the teacher will be to teach 3 sections of chemistry. There may be an opportunity to teach a section of physics or biology. A successful candidate will work closely with 3-4 other chemistry teachers in a highly collaborative group. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching chemistry at the secondary level.