Prep School Science Teacher

Prep School Science Teacher

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School seeks a full-time Biology teacher to teach Biology and possibly an elective course.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach sections of Biology (9th grade level) and a Science elective (11-12th grade level).
• Run engaging and well-managed lab activities.
• Demonstrate scientific concepts through lectures, modeling, and the use of technology.
• Manage the inventory of supplies and laboratory equipment and maintain a well-organized, clean workspace.
• Provide meaningful, individualized feedback and support to students.
• Work closely with colleagues, the department head, and prep school administration to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all students.
• Meet regularly with grade-level cohort to plan curriculum.
• Provide meaningful, individualized student feedback and support.
• Work closely with colleagues, department head, and prep school administration to support the academic, social, and emotional well being of all students.
• Write well-written, thoughtful semester reports for each student.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related discipline. An education degree is preferred.
• Experience teaching at the high school level is preferred.

WORK HOURS:

• 7:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday
• Weekly faculty and department meetings until 4:30pm

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position is $71,000.000 -$118,500.00 based on completed degree programs and years of lead teaching experience. We also offer a warm and supportive culture as well as exceptional benefits, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee-only coverage
• Free vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
• 8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full-time service
• Basic Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Low-cost additional benefits, including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage, and pet insurance
• Additional Aflac policies
• Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
• Discounted parking
• Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time

CGPS MISSION STATEMENT:

CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.