Teacher

High School Chemistry & Physics Teacher

St. Joseph Catholic School – Bryan, Texas

Job Summary

St. Joseph Catholic School seeks a dynamic and knowledgeable High School Science Teacher to join our faculty. This educator will teach Chemistry and Physics, with the potential to instruct Honors and Advanced Placement courses, (and others if needed in accordance with course outlines) depending on experience and program needs.

As a college-preparatory Catholic school, St. Joseph seeks a teacher who can inspire curiosity about the natural world while helping students develop strong analytical, laboratory, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate brings both depth and breadth in the sciences, thrives in a collaborative faculty environment, and sees teaching as both a profession and a ministry of intellectual and personal formation.

Located in Bryan–College Station, our school benefits from proximity to Texas A&M University, offering a community rich in scientific, academic, and technological resources.

Ministerial Character

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Essential Duties

• Develop and deliver engaging and intellectually rigorous lesson plans that clearly communicate scientific principles while fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning.
• Break down complex scientific concepts into practical examples and real-world applications, helping students connect abstract ideas in Chemistry and Physics to observable phenomena.
• Utilize consistent checks for understanding, including formative assessments, questioning strategies, laboratory investigations, and demonstrations, to ensure students are mastering key concepts.
• Design and facilitate hands-on laboratory experiences that encourage hypothesis formation, experimentation, data analysis, and scientific reasoning.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes active inquiry, thoughtful discussion, and intellectual confidence, encouraging students to explore the sciences with curiosity and persistence.
• Build strong relationships with students by cultivating a classroom culture rooted in respect, encouragement, and intellectual challenge, recognizing that teaching in a Catholic school is also a ministry that supports the formation of the whole person.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely academic records, including consistent updates to the gradebook so students and families have clear visibility into progress and expectations.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians in ways that build trust, understanding, and partnership, supporting families as collaborators in their child’s education.
• Utilize the school’s curriculum framework to develop coherent units of study and a thoughtful scope and sequence, while demonstrating the creativity and resourcefulness to expand beyond the textbook.
• Enrich the student experience by helping students encounter the beauty and relevance of scientific discovery, using demonstrations, interdisciplinary connections, and real-world examples.
• Contribute to the continued development of the high school science program, including laboratory design, curriculum development, and potential expansion of Honors or AP coursework.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities. For example, collaboration between Physics and Mathematics faculty to support a rocket engineering lab hosted at the school’s athletic complex, allowing students to apply mathematical modeling and physical principles through real-world experimentation.
• Encourage advanced scientific engagement through science fairs, research projects, STEM competitions, or independent student inquiry.
• Participate actively in the life of the school community, including all Masses, faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and student activities.
• Support and uphold the mission and values of St. Joseph Catholic School, modeling integrity, intellectual curiosity, and service in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
• Possess a broad and intellectually curious scientific background
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring adolescents
• Inspire students to appreciate the beauty, order, and discovery inherent in the sciences
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a supportive academic community
• Model professionalism, integrity, and service consistent with the Catholic mission of the school

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, and curriculum differentiation.
• Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction.
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.
• Skill in using job-appropriate technology.
• Skill in critical thinking and planning.
• Skill in demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Skill in collaborating with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Ability to manage student behavior in classroom setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to work well with others in the school community.
• Ability to conference with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals.
• Ability to respond to individual learning needs.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Science Education (Chemistry, Physics, or related field required)
• Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to teach Chemistry and Physics
• Experience teaching Honors or AP courses preferred
• Strong laboratory background and commitment to hands-on scientific instruction
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small-school environment

Certifications and Training:

• Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCED.
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 30 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
• Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration.
• Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the date of hire, completing a minimum of 25 hours each year.

Working Conditions

• All employees of the school are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the principal in the exercise of the principal’s ministry and obligations to the school.
• The school is an at-will employer.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Christian prayer and Catholic liturgical celebrations. Staff meetings and other functions may open and close with Christian prayer.
• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the school are tobacco free.
• May be required to use personal or school vehicles to drive to off-site locations.
• Traveling within and outside the school to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may include overnight lodging.
• Must maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Will be required to work in multiple educational settings.

Employee Certification

All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin. Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.