What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Teacher position at The Williston Northampton School?
The Williston Northampton School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Easthampton Massachusetts and is a culturally diverse educational community serving grades 7-12. We are seeking to hire a full-time or part-time Upper School Chemistry Teacher to begin as soon as possible for the balance of the 2024-25 academic year. This position is responsible for teaching chemistry and honors chemistry. In this capacity, the Upper School Science Teacher is responsible for creating and updating plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum. This position could include involvement with our afternoon athletics and extracurricular activities. Living on campus and working in the School’s residential life program may also be an option with this position. Driving a school minibus is also an expectation of this position.
Strong candidates will have middle or high school teaching experience, preferably within an independent boarding school environment. Candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates will demonstrate a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, experience integrating educational technologies into the teaching environment, strong writing and communication skills, creativity, and a collaborative mindset.
Candidates must have the ability to work in a school environment by successful completion of all legally required and school required background checks including the state mandated CORI, Criminal Offender Record Information, SORI, Sex Offender Record Information and a Fingerprint based criminal background check.
It is important that candidates possess flexibility, energy, commitment to teamwork and appreciation for adolescents that live in an independent boarding school community. Please include a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references to Corinne Fogg, Dean of Faculty. Full-time position would include a full benefit package including health, dental and retirement. Non-smoking campus. EOE