High School Chemistry Teacher

Chemistry Teaching Position

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.

Cardinal Newman School of Columbia, South Carolina is accepting applications for a dependable high school chemistry teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. Course levels will include college preparatory and honors classes. The chemistry teacher’s responsibilities include instruction of Chemistry following the diocesan standards using three-dimensional instructional strategies, implementing laboratory experiences, developing rapport, and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, students and parents. Outstanding candidates are able to apply scientific principles to real-life situations and can successfully teach students with different interests and aptitudes. New teacher orientation will take place in August, dates to be determined.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understanding the curriculum and developing long range plans, lesson plans, and teaching methods that will help students master the required content.

• Preparing and delivering lessons that meet the three-dimensional learning expectations of the standards

• Educating students on lab safety and ensuring all experiments are carried out responsibly.

• Flexibility to teach multiple courses as student needs arise

• 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.

• Ensuring that appropriate educational needs are met for all 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 inquiry-based instruction 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.
• We do not offer Visa assistance.

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 hr@cnhs.org. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching certificate (Preferred)
• United States Visa (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, SC 29223 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $63,000