Science Teacher (100% FTE) 2025-26 School Year

Job Summary:

Teach five sections of science: 1 section of Earth Science, 3 sections of Chemistry and 1 section of Honors Chemistry for the 2025-26 school year. Science Department’s course offerings at https://www.dsha.info/academics/curriculum/science.

A strong candidate for this position would have experience teaching high school science and would also be able to teach courses besides the 25-26 assignment (Advanced Placement, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, honors anatomy & physiology, etc.). The aim of the Science Department is to be collaborative and share resources, and to align grading practices to ensure department members evaluate tests, quizzes, homework and other student work within a similar framework, with equity, student learning and outcomes at the center. We seek to encourage and support science confidence in each student and encourage girls to pursue STEM careers.

Each full-time science teacher is also responsible for staffing our ALPHA Center one period. The ALPHA Center is DSHA’s drop-in academic help center, staffed each period by an English teacher, math teacher and science teacher. Data analysis shows that these three subjects are the ones students struggle in the most at DSHA.

Job Start Date:

August 4, 2025

Application Closing Date:

This posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with salary based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• For the 2025-26 school year, Teach 5 sections of science: 1 section of Earth Science, 3 sections of Chemistry and 1 section of Honors Chemistry (courses may change in subsequent years).
• Staff the ALPHA Center, seeking to support, instruct and encourage each student who comes in for help.
• Collaborate with Science Department members to build camaraderie and share resources and ideas.
• With equity in mind, plan lessons, create assignments and assessments, create labs, and develop other classroom opportunities to provide an engaging learning experience for all students.
• Commit to helping all students, regardless of their background, prior preparation or skill level, grow in science understanding and skill application, and grow in the Qualities of the Graduate. Commit to creating classroom experiences that support our diverse student body and celebrate that diversity. To learn more: https://www.dsha.info/page/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion
• Demonstrate a dedication to learning about our Catholic mission and then put into practice our Catholic mission and our Quality values, supporting students and colleagues in this endeavor.
• Commit to continuous improvement through a focus on lifelong learning and professional collaboration across the institution.
• Additional supervision and/or co-curricular or student club support and duties including as the DSHA/MUHS Robotics Team Liaison and as needed (e.g., Den, study hall, lunch supervision, co-curricular or club support, etc.).

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, broad field science or an appropriate subject area, a WI DPI license or the ability to attain one within three years of hire, and high school teaching experience. A master’s degree would be beneficial but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Highly effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a strong desire to assist all students to be successful are also required.

Work Environment:

The work takes place primarily in an office/school environment. There is occasional travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA:

DSHA practices equal employment opportunity. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment that supports diversity and is free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Our employment practices are not unlawfully influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.

DSHA also is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. It is the policy of DSHA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, throughout all aspects of the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for DSHA. If reasonable accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-721-7419.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals must complete the online application at www.dsha.info/careers and include resume, cover letter, professional references, and salary expectations.

Visit www.dsha.info to learn more about Divine Savior Holy Angels High School.

Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.

**DSHA is not soliciting candidates in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.