Chemistry Teacher

Mission Statement:
Cardinal Newman School is a Catholic middle and high school whose mission is to provide an academically rigorous Christian education to young men and women from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. We challenge our students to embrace truth, pursue academic excellence, act with integrity, lead courageously, work for justice, and engage in generous service. We are a community where every student is known, the dignity of all is appreciated, and apparent and potential gifts are developed in mind, body, and spirit. CNS is accredited and has a long history of providing excellent college preparatory education to both Catholic and non-Catholic students.

Description:
Cardinal Newman School of Columbia, South Carolina is accepting applications for a dependable high school chemistry teacher for the 2023-2024 academic year. Courses levels will include college preparatory, honors, and potentially AP chemistry. The chemistry teacher's responsibilities include instruction of Chemistry following the diocesan standards using three-dimensional instructional strategies, developing rapport, and maintaining good relationships with students and parents. Outstanding candidates can apply scientific principles to real-life situations and can successfully teach students with different interests and aptitudes. New teacher orientation begins on August 2nd.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Understanding the curriculum and developing long-range plans, lesson plans, and
teaching methods that will help students cover the required content.
• Preparing and delivering lessons that are inquiry-based and differentiated.
• Educating students on lab safety and ensuring all experiments are carried out
responsibly.
• Incorporate weekly laboratory experiments relevant to the current lessons being
taught in class.
• Preparing appropriate and varied assessments that assess students both formatively
and summatively.
• Ensuring appropriate resources and consultation times are available to students.
• Maintain strict records of student attendance, participation, homework, lab work, and
test results.
• Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing
education programs.
• Handling various administration functions, which include updating student records,
verifying student accommodations are implemented, and keeping track of lab supplies,
tools, and equipment.
• Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline, although a master's or above is
preferred.
• Teaching certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of teaching styles is recommended.
• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Strong multitasking skills.

To apply, please submit a resume, official or non-official college transcript, and the contact information for two references (references will not be contacted until after an interview) to [email protected]. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.