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The New Community School empowers bright, talented students who are challenged by dyslexia and related learning differences. The innovative and research-based college preparatory curriculum uses a customized educational approach to build skills in language and math and to foster academic and personal strengths – igniting the passions and gifts of unique minds.

The New Community School is currently hiring an Upper School Chemistry Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Job Description: 

The position is for an Upper School Chemistry Teacher who is responsible for creating a classroom environment that motivates each student to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; and that discovers and develops the special talents of students in scientific fields.

Essential Duties:

• Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific mindset associated with chemistry.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with course standards and curriculum.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of each student.
• Utilizes standards-based assessment to determine students’ mastery of learning objectives.
• Implements evidence-based teaching and learning practices and designs a full range of meaningful learning experiences and assessments in which students are regularly asked to demonstrate understanding.
• Explores and integrates a range of resources, including technology, to engage, enhance, and extend learning goals.
• Plans a chemistry program that includes demonstrations, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities to optimize learning.
• Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, charts, tables, sketches and other instructional aids.
• Instructs students in the proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals and science equipment.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Understands the role of social, emotional, and physical wellbeing in the teaching and learning process and encourages the development of lifelong healthy behaviors.
• Encourages students to think independently and express ideas.
• Serves as the faculty advisor to a small group of students.
• Facilitates ongoing communication with parents regarding student progress, including formal written reports, in accordance with the school calendar.
• Participates in the school’s extensive pre-service/in-service training and mentoring program.
• Contributes to the rich student life program.
• Contributes to other aspects of the school.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Must be eligible or possess Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement in
• Must possess a strong interest in learning differences, exploring varied instructional strategies, and working with students who have struggled in previous school placements.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and the broader community.
• Must possess a desire and willingness to grow professionally and work as part of a team.
  
  

Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply:  Send resume and letter of interest to employment@tncs.org.

The New Community School is an equal opportunity employer. The school provides equal employment opportunity to all employees, and job applicants without regard to an individual’s race, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, marital status, disability, genetic information, military service, or other factor prohibited by federal law.