New York, New York
Washington, D.C.
Berkeley, California
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted: 19-Dec-25
Location: Coconut Grove, Florida
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
The Chemistry Teacher at Ransom Everglades Upper School is a full-time faculty position responsible for teaching a combination of Chemistry courses in the Upper School and promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a values-based community. This faculty member supports the school's value for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, emphasis on global perspectives, and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This faculty member proves to be a responsible and positive team member through excellent attendance, high reliability, and collaboration with colleagues and students.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
- Teach Chemistry courses throughout the school year.
- Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 9-12, using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
- Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
- Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy.
- Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
- Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the Science department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
- Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
- Serve as Academic Advisor, participate in student activities, engage in the life of the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in science; a master's degree preferred.
- Experience teaching Science in a school.
- Experience teaching at the middle school level is preferred.
- Independent school teaching experience is strongly preferred.
- Evidence of establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Familiarity with using technology in education is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Performance Factors
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.