Chemistry Teacher

School setting: Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-12/postgraduate boarding school situated on 463 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The school is 85 percent boarding, possesses exceptional facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. Learn more about our campus and programs at the School’s website at www.blair.edu.

Position available: Blair Academy announces an opening for a chemistry teacher. We are searching for an enthusiastic, student-centered and collegial educator who will share in the responsibility of ensuring that our teaching of chemistry at Blair is inquiry-based, appropriately challenging and cohesive with the other science classes in our sequence.

The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:

• A love for the subject of chemistry and drive to inspire that passion in students;
• Interest in lab-based, inquiry driven, hands-on and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching chemistry;
• An interest in teaching students of all levels, from the introductory level through advanced;
• A BA/BS in chemistry and/or an advanced degree in a related field
• A strong commitment to collaborating with colleagues to create curricular materials; and
• A versatile background in science with the ability to teach other subjects if needed.

We seek candidates who:

• Want feedback and respond to it with a growth-oriented mindset;
• Embrace inquiry, discussion and collaboration as methods for teaching and learning;
• Practice cultural responsiveness and demonstrate an appreciation for how our students’ identities may inform their behavior and performance;
• Marry a passion for content area with investment in evidence-based teaching strategies;
• Approach every aspect of our shared work as a way to build and deepen relationships, which is at the heart of everything we do at Blair;
• Are motivated to help our students meet their aims by maintaining high standards while also practicing care and flexibility;
• Demonstrate an investment in helping to build our community as one that is supportive, healthy, inclusive and diverse;
• Show an ability to juggle multiple priorities and responsibilities;
• Engage in department meetings and activities to contribute to the effective functioning of the department and School; and
• Enjoy working with adolescent students in particular.

Typical job responsibilities include:

• Teaching four sections each semester;
• Coaching or assisting with a sport for two seasons or with activities for three seasons;
• Advising a group of six; and
• Providing weekly supervision for boarding students during some evening and weekend hours.

Salary & other compensation: Base pay range is $45,000 to $75,000. Salary is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to education and experience. Other compensation based on assigned job duties may include a stipend for dormitory work and other responsibilities not stated herein.

Benefits: Our robust benefits program includes, but is not limited to, on-campus housing (for most faculty positions) and three meals a day in our dining hall during the school year. A retirement plan, medical, dental, vision and disability insurance are available. Employees have use of our full fitness center, golf course and other campus facilities.

How to apply: Applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Coordinator of Faculty Hiring Erika Croat at croate@blair.edu. In the email, please note how you learned of the job opening. Three professional references and your college transcripts (official or unofficial) are also required and can be emailed separately if you do not have them available at the time of your application. Candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No phone inquiries, please.

Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.