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Position: Upper School Chemistry Teacher
Location: Newton Country Day School, 785 Centre St. Newton, MA
Schedule: Full-time, 10 months
Salary: $63,000-130,000, dependent on education and experience

Position Summary

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart seeks a passionate science educator for its Upper School, specializing in chemistry. This position requires a versatile instructor capable of teaching students in grades 9-12, with a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs and serving in a highly relational learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of chemistry at levels ranging from standard-level chemistry to honors-level chemistry to AP Chemistry
• Foster a deep appreciation for chemistry by creating an engaging and dynamic classroom environment that highlights the relevance of chemistry in everyday life
• Cultivate skills in data analysis and interpretation, problem solving, and critical thinking
• Mentor students in our Independent Research in Science and Engineering program
• Provide individualized student support and accessible extra help
• Design adaptive learning strategies for varied student abilities
• Assess academic progress through personalized evaluation
• Partner with colleagues to enrich science learning experiences and contribute actively to a team-based culture of collegiality
• Collaborate in designing experiential and interdisciplinary learning opportunities to take learning beyond the confines of the science classroom
• Exhibit a strong commitment to lifelong learning by engaging in professional development opportunities
• Participate actively in the life of the wider school community by serving as an advisor for up to eight students, a moderator for a grade level, and a moderator for a co-curricular student activity; participating in weekly community time (announcements, chapel, class meeting); attending occasional evening and weekend events; and other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field required (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum of three years of high school chemistry teaching experience, including direct experience with AP Chemistry instruction
• Strong understanding of the AP Chemistry curriculum and exam format
• Pedagogical expertise in science education, with a strong emphasis on effective lab-based instruction
• Competence in maintaining a safe lab environment through strict adherence to safety protocols
• Experience in scientific research and a strong foundation in statistics are highly desirable
• Exceptional capabilities in student engagement and support
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning approaches
• Demonstrated ability to develop individualized learning strategies and flexibility in teaching methodology
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Alignment with the Sacred Heart educational mission to educate the whole child

Newton Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. MA law requires fingerprint-based and criminal offender record information (CORI) checks for all employees working in public and private schools.

To apply: send a cover letter and resume to Ellen Levine: elevine@newtonSH.org