Upper School Science - Biology or Chemistry Teacher (starting August 2025) Job at https://www.sjs.org/, Houston, TX

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  • https://www.sjs.org/
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

St. John’s is seeking a talented and knowledgeable biology or chemistry teacher in the Upper School (grades 9-12). In addition to relevant experience and a strong educational background, successful candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with high school age students, an engaging teaching style, and a commitment to developing the whole child and furthering the School’s mission, including its strategic initiatives on community and inclusion. St. John’s seeks educators who are innovative and reflective, open to feedback, and eager for professional collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Teach (4) sections of Upper School biology or chemistry, or a combination of biology and chemistry (based on expertise)

  • Serve as advisor for approximately 8-10 students and have a strong appreciation for the value of social emotional learning (SEL)

  • Collaborate and coordinate closely with grade level and course teams

  • Contribute to the Upper School community through sponsoring extracurricular programs

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

  • Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an Upper School program

  • A commitment to developing one’s own cultural competency in a community that celebrates and appreciates diversity.  

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to  [email protected]

About

St. John's is an independent, co-educational day school presenting a 13-year sequence of college preparatory training. A non-profit institution, it was founded in 1946 to provide the community with a school of exacting standards in the development of individual, spiritual, ethical, intellectual, social and physical growth. While the means to achieve that purpose may change, it remains the basic mission of the School. Located on a forty-one acre urban campus, the School has 1450 students supported by 340 faculty and staff members. The School seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of personal fulfillment and contribution to society. In particular, it is dedicated to the enhancement and the expansion of future leadership for Houston and the country. The School offers talented, motivated and energetic students a genuine challenge for academic accomplishment and for development of a sense of self-worth and of personal responsibility. The School in turn holds itself responsible for providing that challenge. Accreditation St. John's is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), recognized by TEA.

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