Secondary School Chemistry Teacher 2025-2026 SY

POSITION: Secondary School Chemistry Teacher, 2025-2026 School Year

Lake Mary Preparatory School, founded in 1999, is ranked as the #1 Best Private High School in Seminole County. Serving students in grades PreK 4 through 12, our mission is to ignite the full academic potential of each student through engaging instruction, meaningful feedback, and authentic assessment in a supportive, student-centered environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructional Design: Develop unit plans and lessons using an inquiry-based approach to instruction, fostering curiosity and critical thinking in students.
• Authentic Assessments: Create assessments that emphasize higher-order thinking skills and real-world applications of chemistry concepts.
• Feedback and Communication: Provide meaningful feedback on student progress and maintain consistent communication with administration, colleagues, and parents.
• Classroom Environment: Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and inquisitive classroom environment with clear learning objectives and high expectations.
• Student-Centered Learning: Encourage and empower students to take ownership of their learning through collaborative, student-led activities and hands-on experimentation.
• Differentiation: Adapt instruction and assessments to meet the diverse needs of all learners, ensuring every student has opportunities for success.
• Collaboration: Work with colleagues within the science department to ensure vertical alignment and consistency in teaching practices and collaborate across disciplines to develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Professionalism: Model professionalism and lifelong learning, contributing to the school’s culture of excellence.
• Leadership in Strategic Innovation: Demonstrate a strong commitment to embracing and contributing to strategic initiatives that drive the school toward greater innovation, ensuring students are equipped to thrive in an evolving world. This includes collaborating with members of the leadership team to implement forward-thinking strategies and working alongside colleagues to help guide and support them in adopting new, impactful initiatives.
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Integrate social-emotional learning opportunities organically into classroom activities, such as fostering resilience during challenging units or promoting collaboration during group work. Partner with the secondary school counselor to develop and implement strategies that support the growth of the whole child, helping students build essential skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Science Education, or a related field (required).
• Valid Teaching Certification is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in chemistry content, laboratory practices, and instructional best practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to fostering inquiry, creativity, and a growth mindset in students.
• Experience designing and implementing authentic, student-led learning experiences.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Interested candidates are asked to provide the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Sample of UbD planning or a similar planning template
• Recent example of a formative assessment you have developed
• Performance task or summative assessment you have developed
• Professional references

Join Lake Mary Preparatory School’s vibrant academic community and inspire the next generation of scientists to question, explore, and innovate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,000