Instructor of Chemistry

San Francisco University High School is a college preparatory school seeking a Chemistry Instructor. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach three sections of Chemistry 10 each semester while contributing to curricular design in collaboration with a Chemistry course team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, coursework or experience in curriculum design and instruction for high school students, and a commitment to student-centered education and inclusive classroom practices. Responsibilities include: Developing and teaching Chemistry 10 classes for 10th-grade students Collaborating with other Chemistry teachers to maintain alignment of course competencies, content, pacing, and assessment Preparing, setting up, and breaking down materials and equipment for chemistry laboratory investigations Assessing students using the school’s standards-based conjunctive grading system Collaborating with the Science Department to develop the program and maintain vertical alignment with Physics and Biology instruction Hosting weekly drop-in office hours for students and making availability to meet with students 1:1 Attending weekly team, faculty, department, and all-school meetings Requirements include: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field Coursework or experience in curriculum design and instruction for high school students Commitment to student-centered education and inclusive classroom practices Demonstrated competence and mastery in Chemistry content area Pedagogy specific to the developmental needs of high school-aged students San Francisco University High School is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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