Chemistry Teacher

Williston; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent co-educational boarding and day school is seeking a passionate Upper School Science Teacher for the upcoming school year. This role offers the opportunity to teach a variety of science subjects, engage with students in extracurricular activities, and contribute to a vibrant educational community. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, teaching experience, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment. With a focus on creativity and flexibility, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in students' lives within a supportive boarding school setting.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Residential Life Program Option

Qualifications

• Candidates should have middle or high school teaching experience.
• Experience integrating educational technologies into teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach science subjects including physics, biology, or chemistry.
• Create and update curriculum plans for quality and continuity.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Creativity

Collaborative Mindset

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Educational Technologies

Job description

The Williston Northampton School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Easthampton, Massachusetts, and is a culturally diverse educational community serving grades 7-12. We are seeking to hire a full-time Upper School Science Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This position is responsible for teaching science, which may include any combination of physics, biology, or chemistry.

In this capacity, the Upper School Science Teacher is responsible for creating and updating plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum. This position includes two seasons of involvement with our afternoon athletics and extracurricular activities, as well as student advising. Living on campus and working in the School's residential life program may also be an option with this position. Driving a school minibus is also an expectation of this position.

Strong candidates will have middle or high school teaching experience, preferably within an independent boarding school environment. Candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a master's degree is preferred. Candidates will demonstrate a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, experience integrating educational technologies into the teaching environment, strong writing and communication skills, creativity, and a collaborative mindset. An early career candidate is encouraged to apply, especially if the candidate has an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education.

Candidates must have the ability to work in a school environment by successfully completing all legally required and school-required background checks including the state-mandated CORI, Criminal Offender Record Information, SORI, Sex Offender Record Information, and a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

It is important that candidates possess flexibility, energy, commitment to teamwork, and an appreciation for adolescents that live in an independent boarding school community. Please include a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references to Corinne Fogg, Dean of Faculty. The full-time position includes a full benefits package including health, dental, and retirement. Non-smoking campus. EOE