Details
Posted: 23-May-22
Location: Arden, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
Science
Christ School seeks an enthusiastic, committed Chemistry Teacher to join its faculty in August 2022. Teachers in Christ School’s Science Department must be passionate about their discipline and excited about sharing that passion with students. In addition, they must be ready to juggle the diverse duties associated with life on a busy residential campus.
This Science Teacher will:
- Develop appropriate, engaging lesson plans and curricula for 9th-12th grade students in Chemistry.
- Design course work that meets students’ needs and spurs their interest in science concepts, theories, and methods.
- Foster a structured, positive learning environment for all students, both in person and online.
- Investigate innovative teaching methods, materials, and technology for use in the classroom.
- Prepare students for experiments, labs, and exams.
- Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents.
Additional Athletic/Afternoon and Residential Life responsibilities will vary based on the candidate’s interests, availability, and the school’s needs. Duties could include a combination of the following:
- Coaching sports teams (JV/Varsity) or leading Outdoor Programs (biking, hiking, climbing, etc.)
- Directing afternoon programs and clubs (Drama, Quiz Bowl, literary magazine, etc.)
- Supervising a dormitory, either as a resident or adjunct faculty member, 1-2 times per week
- Monitoring evening study halls, 1-2 times per week
- Providing transportation and supervision for weekend activities, 1 weekend per month
- Mentoring a small group of students through an advising program
Teaching positions are 10-month, academic-year appointments that include the following benefits:
- Medical and vision insurance
- TIAA 10% match (optional at this level)
- Generous professional development support
- Dining for faculty member and family (10 month)
- Limited access to gym facilities, tennis courts, and track; unlimited access to 8 miles of scenic campus trails
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply here with your CV and a cover letter or teaching statement indicating a specific interest in teaching at Christ School.
About the school:??
Christ School was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church.?Located nine miles south of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Christ School is an all-boys boarding and day school for grades 8-12.?Students come from 16 states and eight foreign countries.?All world faiths are represented and welcome at Christ School. www.christschool.org
Christ School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other legally protected status.
Qualification Requirements:
- Sincere interest in educating, encouraging, and inspiring young men
- An undergraduate degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field; a master’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field, or relevant professional experience, preferred
- Proficiency in the use of technology in the classroom
- A well-developed knowledge of classroom safety and laboratory preparation
- The ability to communicate clearly and proactively with students, parents, and colleagues
- A demonstrated desire to learn and implement new teaching methods such as modeling instruction and project/problem-based learning
- A commitment to Christ School’s Four Pillars: Academic Rigor, Leadership, Spirituality, and the Dignity of Manual Labor
- Energy, flexibility, and a robust sense of humor