Chemistry Teacher - Temporary

Tarsus American College; Akdeniz; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarsus American College in Turkey is seeking a dedicated Chemistry Teacher for a maternity cover from February to June 2027. The role requires leadership in the department, collaboration on curriculum, and the integration of technology and ESL strategies within an IB-designated program.

The successful candidate will hold a science degree, prefer a Master’s/PhD, and have at least 5 years in IB environments with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field from an accredited university.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. may be preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in academics within an IB-designated school.
• Strong English proficiency and ability to engage in extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish department goals and objectives with colleagues.
• Monitor curriculum quality and ensure alignment with approved curriculum.
• Maintain consistent grading across levels.
• Collaborate to develop electives based on school needs.
• Participate in textbook, teaching aids, and equipment selection.
• Support new teachers with policies and procedures.
• Improve instructional quality with department members.
• Oversee department budget and supplies.
• Fulfill duties assigned by principals.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Strategic planning

Technology integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

IB experience tools

Job description

TAC is a pioneering school in Turkey with its long established history, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) since 2004. It was also accredited by the CIS (Council of International Schools) in 2007, validating that the school meets worldwide educational standards.

With the importance it attaches to academic achievements, arts and sports, Tarsus American College raises individuals who make a difference locally and internationally. At TAC, we place importance on extracurricular activities, as much as on in-class activities, towards the personal development of our students. To prepare students for a strong social life, our club activities include MUN, ISTA, STEM, TAC LIVE, ECHO etc. At TAC, community service is an integral part of the school culture. Students develop their social skills including respect for others, leadership and solidarity by regularly taking part in community services projects.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and inspiring temporary Chemistry Teacher (maternity cover - February to June 2027).

Responsibilities:

• Establish strategic goals and objectives in collaboration with department members.
• Monitor curriculum quality and content, ensuring faculty compliance with approved curriculum.
• Ensure grading consistency across all levels or courses.
• Collaborate with department members to develop electives considering school needs.
• Participate in selecting textbooks, teaching aids, and equipment.
• Support new teachers in understanding school policies and procedures.
• Work with department members to enhance instructional quality.
• Develop and oversee department budget and supplies.
• Fulfill additional duties assigned by principals.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Math, an applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
• A Master's degree or a Ph.D. may be preferred.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in academics, in an International Baccalaureate-designated school.
• Candidates with a good level of English
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining meaningful extra/co-curricular activities,
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology, ESL teaching strategies, and research-based, formative/summative assessment into the learning environment/experience,
• Collaborative personality and the ability to model learning for colleagues and students,
• Decision-making skills to enact new policies or changes to better the educational environment for students and teachers.
• Have competency in effective communication and interpersonal skills, time management, problem-solving, organization & planning; strong in teamwork and have distinguishing leadership skills.

“Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, Tarsus American College holds itself to the highest standards of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. Teachers at SEV/American Schools model the SEV Foundation’s code of ethics and values, the ‘United Nations Rights of the Child’ charter, and the Council of International Schools Accreditation standards on Child Protection.

Our institution’s primary concern is to provide education for students in a totally safe environment.

The candidate, by applying to this position, acknowledges, accepts and declares:

• never to have committed any crime related to child abuse,
• never to have been accused of and/or engaged in any action that would qualify as child abuse,
• never to have taken part in such a crime and/or assisted in hiding such facts.