High School IB Chemistry / Integrated Science (Grade 9-10) - Based on NGSS (2024-2025 - Probationary)
Union Position - Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
Role Summary
We seek an experienced teacher with a successful track record to teach High School IB Chemistry / Integrated Science teacher. We look for candidates with intelligence, excellent relationship skills, energy, optimism, creativity, a collaborative approach, passion for fostering a strong culture of student engagement in learning and close alignment with our mission. Our faculty models a spirit of collaboration and deep inquiry and inspires students to “become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable.” Teachers and administrators will be partners in the ongoing design and implementation of UNIS’s vision of an innovative and relevant international education for our time.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the High School Principal.
Position Purpose:

• Seeking experienced High School IB Chemistry / Integrated Science teacher with a background in High School teaching.
• This is a full-time position.
• This teacher will be a part of a collaborative department with an internationally focused curriculum.

• Primary responsibilities include: teaching IB Chemistry / Integrated Science using creative and differentiated instructional methodologies, collaborating with High School teachers to plan student-centered curriculum that challenges students socially and intellectually.
• Secondary responsibilities may include supervision of Extended Essays, writing letters of recommendation, or teaching of Theory of Knowledge and/or other courses related to the candidate’s expertise/profile.
• Other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (e.g. advisory, supervision duties, office hours)

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, oral and written, and ability to adapt messages to specific audiences, requiring different levels of detail
• Proactive, positive team player
• Curious, inquiring, inventive, and open mindset

• Experience with both IB Chemistry and NGSS desired
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience in a K-12 educational environment is essential
• Experience with best practices in assessment and reporting best practices preferred (e.g. Standard-Based Grading and Reporting)
• IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) experience is essential