High School Chemistry Teacher

Essential Functions

• Teach 4 Chemistry courses per term within Solebury's trimester-based academic schedule
• Serve as a faculty advisor to up to 8 students, supporting students' academic and personal growth
• Contribute to the extracurricular program, a vital part of student life
• Meet all school calendar obligations, including availability for students during conference periods and attendance at school assemblies, faculty meetings, and in-service days
• Engage in the residential life program, a core component of Solebury's community
• Participate in a standard after-school activity (3 days per week, 3:45–5:15 p.m.)
• Participate in a more time-intensive activity or coaching assignment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field
• Demonstrated experience teaching high school students
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in chemistry or related field
• Experience teaching physics
• Boarding and/or independent school experience
• Experience teaching AP Chemistry

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, reach for or otherwise move objects, including textbooks and other teaching materials.
• Sedentary work involves sitting, standing and walking around the classroom.
• Communication: Activities include both hearing and talking to express or exchange ideas and information.
• Environmental conditions: Activities occur mostly inside and occasionally outside.

Solebury School Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance (free option for employees and employee plus children)
• Dental Insurance
• 403 (b) defined contribution retirement plan
• Generous Time Off/School Holidays
• Short and Long Term Disability insurance, life insurance

Competencies

• Ability to teach across multiple levels of chemistry
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and in work with students and community members
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Passion for teaching and working with high school students

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, reach for or otherwise move objects, including textbooks and other teaching materials.
• Sedentary work involves sitting, standing and walking around the classroom.
• Communication: Activities include both hearing and talking to express or exchange ideas and information.
• Environmental conditions: Activities occur mostly inside and occasionally outside.