Physics & Chemistry Teacher – 2025-2026 (Full-time)

LA Catholics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Physics and Chemistry Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time role at a prestigious Jesuit high school involves teaching a combination of freshman physics and chemistry, engaging with students in both classroom and online settings. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, effective communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment. The school values professional growth and participation in its vibrant community, making this an exciting opportunity for dedicated educators looking to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, or related subject required.
• Experience teaching in a high school setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach freshman physics and chemistry in a college-preparatory environment.
• Plan lessons, assess students, and support their individual needs.

Skills

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Teaching Pedagogy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Graduate degree in Science

Job description

Physics & Chemistry Teacher – 2025-2026 (Full-time) $65k – $90k

Loyola High School (Los Angeles)

Expires

05/26/2025

Description

PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY TEACHER – Full-time

Science Instructor: Full-time faculty position for the 2025-2026 school year.

Description: Loyola High School is a premier Catholic, Jesuit high school in Los Angeles that is one of the top-ranked Catholic high schools in California. We are a community of mission-driven educational professionals who strive to live out the Profile of a Loyola Educator. We are accepting applications from qualified mission-aligned persons seeking a science teaching position in a thriving Jesuit school community. Ideal applicants should be open to professional growth and committed to participation in a Jesuit secondary education setting and must demonstrate evidence of effective communication, collaboration, and successful teaching pedagogy.

Subject taught: A combination of chemistry and freshman physics classes.

Requirements

Minimum requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, or related subject, and experience teaching in a high school setting.

Highly Desirable: Graduate degree in science related field and/or a teaching credential.

Primary duties: The teacher will teach 5 periods of a combination of freshman physics and chemistry in a college-preparatory environment. This involves lesson planning and presentation, student assessment, and individualized student support as needed. Faculty members are also part of a professional learning community for one period. The teacher is expected to develop, plan and present lessons to students in a classroom and online, utilizing course material and other appropriate learning material. The teacher is expected to supervise, monitor, assign and evaluate students. In addition, the teacher will establish and maintain the standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom, maintain appropriate and timely records of student progress, communicate with parents, and establish and maintain an effective environment for students, in order to foster learning.

Additional duties: Teachers are also expected to support the school’s spiritual program by assisting with retreats, school-wide liturgies, and/or community service programs. The teacher is expected to be significantly involved in the school’s co-curricular programs by moderating activities and/or clubs as well as prefect at various dances and athletic events. The teacher will also assist in exam proctoring, classroom substitutions, and lunchtime perfecting.

Applications: Position will remain open until filled.

Application process: Applicants will complete the application online and are expected to upload a cover letter addressing their philosophy of education and why they are specifically applying to Loyola High School, an updated resumé, and transcripts.

Loyola is an EOE.

Wage Range: The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.