High School Chemistry Teacher - Gann Academy

Gann Academy seeks a high school Chemistry teacher for a full-time position in the 2025-2026 school year. Strong preference will be given to candidates who can flex between teaching chemistry and biology as needed. Successful candidates will have a passion for the chemical and life sciences, as well as a strong background in curriculum design and classroom teaching. We are looking for someone who is a creative, curious, and flexible problem solver with strong communication skills.We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented people of diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe the inclusion of diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. You will have the opportunity to be a part of this through collaboration with colleagues and by engaging with families, donors, media, vendors, allies, and others.Teachers at Gann Academy are highly collaborative, reflecting and growing their teaching practice as a community. If you are someone who loves teenagers, and who loves improving in the craft of teaching, this is the place for you!This is an in-person, full-time position starting in August 2025 and will report to the Director of STEAM. The salary range is between $55,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with relevant work experience and qualifications.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Teaching Duties:

• Teach courses in chemistry, including at the advanced level, and biology courses as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and adapt curriculum and lessons that support student growth and to carry out science department initiatives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in person and via email.
• Use technology and other educational tools to support student learning.Community Involvement
• Serve as a student advisor or the equivalent.
• Serve as a club advisor or the equivalent.
• Attend and participate in community programs during the school day; model and encourage appropriate behavior and monitor students during events and programming.
• Attend and participate in open houses, graduation, and other special events which may take place outside of school hours. Collaborative Responsibilities
• Work with students outside of the classroom as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues across all departments.
• Attend and participate in department meetings; work as part of a team to address student and community issues as needed.
• Assist with substitute coverage when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed. Professional Development, Growth, and Training
• Display a willingness and ability to grow and learn by pursuing professional development opportunities in or out of school.
• Build your knowledge and pedagogical skills by trying innovative tools and techniques.
• Demonstrate a commitment to practicing self-reflection in service of professional growth.
• Attend and participate in all faculty/staff work-day programs, in-service training (including August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety trainings.Qualifications and Education Requirements
• A bachelors degree in Biology or Chemistry is required, a masters degree is preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• A commitment to student-centered, mastery-based teaching
• Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned
• Specific skills required for the job EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
• Ongoing and embedded professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies, including sick time, paid vacation, personal days, and U.S. holidays. Gann employees get up to an additional 15 days off for Jewish Holidays, depending on the Jewish Calendar of the year
• Short Fridays
• Small class sizes. Most teachers have a maximum student load of around 60 students!
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan Match (403B) starting immediately!
• Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall complete with a fresh salad bar and multiple hot meal options
• Free parking!
• Fitness facilities for our faculty and staff
• Life Insurance
• Short - and Long-term disability ABOUT OUR TEAM Our Science Department consists of talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students in the study of science. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love of biology and chemistry, this role offers you a fantastic opportunity to join Bostons leading Jewish High School. Ganns outstanding faculty sharpens our students intellects, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, out-of-the-box thinkers.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation including but not limited to computer, telephone, electronic calculator, copy machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, and reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status. ACCOMMODATION External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis. E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.