Founding Biology Teacher (Part-Time)

Davis School Chicago; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 13.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Davis School Chicago invites a part-time Biology Teacher to join the founding year faculty. The role anchors Biology and Biology Honors in a new, college-preparatory program designed for rigorous, lab-driven learning.

You will cultivate scientific thinking, guide students through real data and experiments, and contribute to building a culture of warmth, excellence, and Jewish identity in a downtown Chicago setting. This role offers meaningful growth in a start-up school.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred in Biology, Biological Sciences, or Science Education.
• Illinois Professional Educator License in high school science preferred; National Board Certification a major plus.
• 3+ years of high school science teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in college-preparatory, independent, Jewish day or faith-based schools is a plus; mastery over craft valued.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver engaging, rigorous Biology and Biology Honors instruction.
• Develop students’ laboratory habits and scientific reasoning.
• Lead the foundational science curriculum within the Davis Chicago ladder.
• Support family engagement and collaboration with the school community.
• Contribute to building a collaborative, high-expectations culture.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Classroom management

Curriculum design

Science teaching

Lab safety

Educación

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s preferred in Biology/Science Education

Illinois Professional Educator License in high school science preferred

National Board Certification a major plus

Descripción del empleo

Davis School Chicago invites a part-time Biology Teacher to join the founding year faculty. The role anchors Biology and Biology Honors in a new, college-preparatory program designed for rigorous, lab-driven learning.

You will cultivate scientific thinking, guide students through real data and experiments, and contribute to building a culture of warmth, excellence, and Jewish identity in a downtown Chicago setting. This role offers meaningful growth in a start-up school.