Chemistry Teacher

Southland College Preparatory; Richton Park (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland College Preparatory is seeking a dedicated Chemistry Teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and providing effective instruction in chemistry to high school students, while fostering a culturally responsive classroom environment. Candidates must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License in Chemistry or Biology. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide quality instruction for regular and honors chemistry courses.
• Foster a supportive classroom environment that recognizes diverse perspectives.
• Maintain confidentiality and act professionally at all times.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement instructional programs in chemistry.
• Establish a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance student performance.

Skills

Instructional planning

Student engagement

Classroom management

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License in Chemistry or Biology

Job description

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Southland College Prep High School

Title: Chemistry Teacher

Job Goal: To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program

in a secondary environment that guides and encourages students to develop and

fulfill their academic potential.

Qualifications: Illinois Professional Educator License in Chemistry or Biology

Reports to: CEO or designee

Sample List Of Duties And Responsibilities

The teacher will provide quality instructional for students in regular and honors

courses in chemistry.

Establish a positive and supportive environment for an effective instructional

program.

Encourage consistent productive classroom environment.

Demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives, ideas, and options.

Accept and value students from diverse cultures and treat all students

equitably.

Assist students in setting goals and assuming responsibility.

Enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.

Use technology resources effectively.

Instruction is guided by the Danielson Framework of Teaching.

Collaborate with others to improve student academic performance

Communicate effectively with staff members, students, parents,

administrators, and community personnel.

Provide accurate and timely information to parents and students about

student attendance.

Keep administrators informed of parent contact and document interaction.

Professional responsibilities that must be adhered to;

Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to ethical

behavior and professional conduct which is consistent with federal, state,

and Board policies.

Demonstrate attention to punctuality and regular attendance.

Ensure adherences to good safety standards.

Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.

Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

Demonstrate support for the school and its goals and policies.

Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Employment with Southland College Prep High School is on a non-discriminatory basis

with respect to color, race, national origin, religion, sex, and/or disability.

Salary and Benefits: Determined by the Superintendent/CEO per duties and responsibilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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