About Vanguard College Preparatory School:

Vanguard College Preparatory School is a leading independent school in Waco, Texas, committed to academic excellence, character development, and community involvement. Our mission is to prepare students for academic success and fulfilling lives. Vanguard College Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer.

The High School Science Teacher is a key member of the Vanguard faculty/staff and is responsible for class instruction as assigned by the Associate Head of School-Faculty. This position reports to the Department Head, Associate Head of School-Faculty, and contributes to the school’s mission of cultivating scholars, leaders, and citizens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and reinforce scientific practices, including data analysis, experimentation, modeling, and evidence-based reasoning
• Foster curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world connections to scientific concepts
• Experience with laboratory instruction and safety procedures
• Maintain a safe, organized laboratory and classroom environment, following all safety protocols
• Willingness to complete required laboratory safety training and consistently enforce safety procedures
• If applicable, teach another science course or elective(s) outside of your field of study
• Collaborate with the Science Department Head, team members, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction in thoughtful planning through alignment and departmental needs to ensure courses fit the needs of divisional curriculum goals.

Chemistry

• Teach high school chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, acids and bases, and properties of matter
• Plan and implement laboratory experiments that develop student skills in measurement, analysis, and scientific reasoning
• Emphasize lab safety, chemical hygiene, and proper storage and disposal of materials
• Use demonstrations, modeling, and technology to make abstract chemical concepts accessible
• Experience teaching quantitative problem-solving in chemistry. Support students in applying mathematical reasoning to chemical problem-solving
• Ability to make complex concepts accessible and engaging for diverse learners
• Teach and support Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry, emphasizing laboratory investigations, quantitative problem-solving, and alignment with the College Board course frameworks and AP exam expectations
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety standards and procedures

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• Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in the subject or a related field or significant experience teaching Chemistry at the High School level. Passionate about teaching, experts in their fields, and dedicated to helping all students achieve their personal best.
• Demonstrated interest in, commitment to, and ability to differentiate instruction for students of a variety of academic levels.
• Demonstrated experience working with adolescents and understanding their social-emotional and academic development is essential.
• Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary and innovative curricular design and partnership. Demonstrated ability to integrate classroom technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments; analyze results to guide instruction.
• Ability to balance academic rigor with creativity and innovation. Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student growth.
• Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset, optimism, and a belief that all students can learn. A commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.
• Attention to detail, follow-through, and organization, and a genuine enthusiasm, positive presence, and flexibility.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents/guardians Serving as an advisor to a select number of students. Participate in/facilitate extracurricular activities, enrichment programming, or clubs, as well as other community-building events.
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes student engagement and academic growth
• A commitment to Vanguard’s vision of learning with curiosity, leading with confidence, and service with compassion through actively improving one’s craft and growing professionally, and serving as a role model for our students.

About Vanguard College Preparatory School

VANGUARD COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL IS A NON-PAROCHIAL, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL IN WACO, TEXAS THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND FULFILLING LIVES. Founded in 1973 and sitting on a collegiate style 8.5 acre campus, Vanguard College Preparatory School is an independent, coeducational day school serving 290 students in grades 6-12. Students use 21st century tools to support learning and enhance engagement. State-of-the-art computer labs are accessible to students. Art, drama, robotics, publications, service organizations and non-selective athletics are among extracurricular options. Vanguard is home to exceptional faculty and staff, many of whom are alumni and contribute to the school’s low teacher attrition rate through their long tenures. The school’s enrollment is at an all-time high and currently operates with a waiting list. Qualified students are admitted regardless of race, religion, or ethnic origin. Mindful of the high standards of the visionaries who founded the school, the foundation of the Vanguard experience is based on our core values – rigor, respect, and responsibility. The community of Vanguard students, faculty, administrators, and pa...rents are committed to a personalized learning experience that prepares each student to excel at the collegiate level and life through academics and focus on soft skills.

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