Upper School Chemistry Teacher

Collegiate School seeks an energetic experienced and committed teacher with a passion for students chemistry and science. Includes responsibility for four sections of Chemistry and service as a grade level advisor. Must enjoy students across the entire range of grades 912 and have the versatility to teach all levels of the Upper School curriculum ideally through AP Chemistry.

This is a fulltime benefitted 10month position reporting directly to the Head of the Upper School.

General responsibilities include:

• Creating and executing welldesigned meaningful lesson plans mindful of best practices of teaching and learning
• Fostering a climate of respect for each child as an individual
• Identifying and pursuing professional opportunities that enhance and extend ones teaching
• Serving on committees and engaging in professional group work as necessary

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field (Masters degree or Virginia teaching certification preferred)
• Passion for science and Chemistry teaching experience
• Ability to inspire students love of learning and critical thinking
• Enthusiasm for professional growth academic excellence and creative teaching
• Commitment to broad participation in school life
• Strong commitment to students with all learning styles
• Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
• Demonstrated interest in working with teenagers and in valuing diversity

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate the Schools shared purpose; builds trust among colleagues; is accountable; lives up to commitments.
• Proven cross cultural competency skills demonstrating self awareness awareness of others and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives attitudes and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging in the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to a servant leadership model focusing on the growth and development of the team to successfully fulfill shared goals.
• Understands the big picture and handles areas of responsibility in a manner consistent with the Schools mission and values. Offers assistance within the office especially during busy times.
• Relates to the Collegiate community including faculty staff students parents and applicants in a cooperative manner.
• Meets deadlines demonstrates effective use of time and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Understands the need for growth and is receptive to constructive feedback.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

It is critical that candidates demonstrate a commitment to the Schools Core Values and Mission

HONOR

Personal integrity and devotion to the truth which make one trustworthy forthright responsible and fair.

LOVE OF LEARNING

A creative spirit that promotes intellectual and personal growth through exploration inquiry and openness to change.

EXCELLENCE

A sustained commitment to meeting high standards of character achievement and personal accountability.

RESPECT

Fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual.

COMMUNITY

A commitment to responsive and compassionate citizenship and service on campus in the local community and in the broader world.

Who we are

Collegiate School is a coeducational independent day school located in Henrico County within 20 minutes of downtown Richmond Virginia for students in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more than 100 years Collegiate has nurtured inquisitive thinkers responsible citizens and compassionate leaders. Grounded in the values that have sustained it over the course of more than a century Collegiate provides its nearly 1700 students with an engaging academic environment dedicated to preparing them for a globally connected and changing world.

The essence of Collegiate School is the richness of relationships among students faculty parents administrators and alumni in a dynamic learning community with high personal and academic expectations. This exceptional educational environment enables students to develop their potential for intellectual growth leadership and service.

Why Collegiate

Collegiate School is wellregarded for developing students into citizens who lead serve and shape the world. We do so with the help of a caring faculty and staff who also have opportunities to lead serve and shape the world through the young lives they touch.

Below are just a few examples of some of the great advantages of working at Collegiate:

• Excellent professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
• Collaborative working environment
• A rich employeebenefits package (which includes free lunch!
• Opportunities for growth and leadership
• An environment that fosters creative and innovative instruction

The School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race color gender (including pregnancy) age religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation disability veteran or military status marital status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit qualifications and skills.