About the Role
St. Raymond Academy in the Bronx seeks a passionate High School Chemistry Teacher to inspire students, develop engaging lessons, and foster scientific curiosity. The ideal candidate will possess a dynamic teaching style, strong subject expertise, and a commitment to nurturing diverse learners.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver comprehensive chemistry lessons aligned with curriculum standards, incorporating laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and interactive activities.
- Prepare students for the New York State Chemistry Regents Exams.
- Teach a section of health.
- Integrate educational technology tools and IT-enabled resources into lessons to enhance student understanding and engagement.
- Assess student progress through formative and summative evaluations, including standardized tests, quizzes, lab reports, and project work.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, instructional strategies, and school-wide initiatives to improve science education quality.
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, supporting their personal growth and fostering interest in scientific careers.
- Maintain compliance with educational regulations and standards while ensuring safety protocols are followed during laboratory activities.
- Engage in professional development opportunities related to science research, instructional design, classroom management, and new teaching methodologies.
- Provide characteristics of high moral and Catholic values.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science Education or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
- Experience teaching high school science subjects with a focus on chemistry; prior middle school or private school experience is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of chemistry topics including organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, microbiology, and differential equations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage teenagers from diverse cultural backgrounds while managing classroom dynamics confidently.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt lessons for different learning styles and provide differentiated instruction.
- Experience working with Regents Exam procedures and academic advising is desirable.
- Knowledge of educational compliance regulations related to science instruction and safety protocols during laboratory activities.
- Certification in 9-12 Science is preferred.
Skills
- Chemistry
- Science Education
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Differential Equations
- Educational Technology
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Design
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- High School Teaching Experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science Education or a related field
- Advanced degrees preferred
- Certification in 9-12 Science is preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $59,000-$76,000
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
About the Company
- St. Raymond Academy for Girls is located at 1725 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462.
