What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Chemistry / Mathematics Teacher position at Charleston Collegiate School?
Upper School Chemistry / Mathematics Teacher
About Charleston Collegiate:
Charleston Collegiate School (CCS) is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian day school serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated on a picturesque 60-acre campus of playing fields, wooded trails, and an outdoor education center, CCS is located on Johns Island—just 20 minutes from Charleston’s historic district and the beach resorts of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Founded in 1970, CCS fosters a challenging and supportive learning community that recognizes, nurtures, and challenges its diverse student body. Organized into Lower School (PK-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12), the school’s mission is to empower students through a student-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and individuality. With approximately 400 students, CCS is Charleston’s only independent PK-12 school of its kind, providing a unique education grounded in the pillars of project-based learning, entrepreneurship, arts and creativity, and outdoor education. These foundational elements equip students to become lifelong learners and resilient leaders ready for 21st-century careers.
Job Summary:
The Upper School Chemistry / Math teacher is a key member of the Upper School faculty responsible for teaching chemistry and mathematics courses. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of success teaching at a high school level with a particular emphasis on chemistry. Charleston Collegiate values multi-talented teachers, so the ability to teach all levels of high school mathematics is preferred. And the ability to offer courses in other disciplines, such as engineering, computer science, or other sciences is a plus.
Essential Qualifications:
- Creative, energetic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial.
- A deep commitment to equity and diversity.
- A deep commitment to the CCS core values and educational pillars.
- Skilled facilitator of experiential education and project-based learning, especially in developing and adapting curriculum for group projects with learning goals in mind.
- Able to establish an organized, safe, and inclusive classroom that promotes creativity, critical thinking, independence, communication, and problem solving.
- Scaffold instruction to meet individual student needs, using data to inform teaching practices and monitor progress in line with academic standards and outcomes.
- Partner with colleagues to align teaching practices and share ideas for interdisciplinary learning.
- Communicate effectively with families about student progress, successes, and challenges.
- Stay informed on best practices in secondary education, participate in professional development opportunities, and contribute to the CCS learning community.
- Incorporate opportunities for students to engage with the local community, fostering connections that support learning and community integration.
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and growth mindset
- A willingness to participate in student-life activities e.g., advisory, club leadership, coaching, after-school programs
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject discipline, e.g., Education, chemistry, or mathematics
- A minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience
Desirable Qualifications:
- Independent school experience
- Advanced degree / postgraduate qualification
- The ability to teach other subject disciplines and elective courses
For more information and to apply visit www.charlestoncollegiate.org. or contact Head of the Upper School, Gareth Griffith at ggriffith@charlestoncollegiate.org.
