What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Life Sciences Teacher position at Upper School?
We're seeking a passionate Life Sciences educator to join our Upper School faculty at Fort Bend Christian Academy for the 2025-26 academic year. The ideal candidate will create engaging learning environments that foster critical thinking and deep conceptual understanding. Courses may include but are not limited to Honors Anatomy & Physiology and AP Biology.
What Makes You an Ideal Candidate:
- A demonstrated ability to teach high school science
- Experience creating rich classroom environments
- A passion for making upper level science accessible and engaging for all learners
- Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, kinesiology or related field required; Master's degree preferred
- Experience teaching high school or college science is preferred, and AP teaching experience will be considered a bonus
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of professional, timely communication with students and parents
- A service-oriented mindset focused on supporting student success
- Coaching experience or the willingness to coach a sport will be considered a bonus
What You'll Do:
- Create engaging, hands-on laboratory experiences that bring scientific concepts to life
- Design opportunities for student discovery through inquiry-based learning
- Foster scientific reasoning and analytical thinking skills
- Integrate Biblical perspectives thoughtfully into science instruction
- Support student growth through additional help during office hours
Who You Are:
- A mature Christian who actively participates in church community
- An educator who believes in nurturing the whole student
- A creative teacher who makes reading, writing, grammar and research come alive
- Someone who thrives in building relationships with diverse learners
- A lifelong learner committed to professional growth
- An enthusiastic contributor to school life beyond the classroom
Our Christian Community:
- Supports the school's Statement of Faith and Declaration of Values
- Models Characteristics of Professional Excellence
- Maintains a Biblically-centered philosophy of education
- Embraces serving diverse students and families
Professional Skills:
- Strong science presentation and explanation abilities
- Lab safety management experience
- Excellent organizational and classroom management skills
- Experience with innovative teaching methods
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Beyond the Classroom:
- Mentor students and support extracurricular activities
- Participate in school events and community building
- Engage in professional development
- Support the mission and values of Fort Bend Christian Academy
