Instructor - Chemistry jobs in Stamford, CT

GCDS is looking to engage with candidates who employ an entrepreneurial mindset in their approach to education and would bring that skillset to teaching in our collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based Upper School program. Successful candidates will possess content and pedagogical expertise, a dedication to collaboration, and a creative and flexible approach to curriculum design and instruction. Interdisciplinary proficiency is highly desirable.

Responsibilities Include:

- Instructional responsibility in content area

- Oversight and assessment of the development and progress of each child

- communication with parents, students, and colleagues

- Contribution toward athletic or co-curricular programMing in addition to classroom role

Required Qualification:

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

- A minimum of 3 years successful classroom teaching experience with students in this age group

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community

- Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children- must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor

Preferred Qualifications:

- Advanced degree in academic/research field and/or professional experience within your area of practice

- Experience as an academic advisor

- Experience advising independent and original student research

- Athletic Coaching Experience

Interested candidates are invited to send a resume and cover letter to Linda Talton at Ltalton@schoolfirstnyc.com

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 10th grade
• 9th grade

Physical setting:

• Private school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenwich, CT 06830: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person