Purpose: The Episcopal School of Dallas seeks a chemistry teacher with a strong desire to inspire and encourage the learning of chemistry. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Chemistry, Math, and STEM, and will be able to teach along the spectrum of course offerings to students with a variety of backgrounds and abilities. The successful candidate is also a lifelong learner who welcomes opportunities for professional development and collegial conversation aiding in the development of effective skills in the science classroom as well as an abiding appreciation of teaching and learning. 

Essential Functions:

Teach four (4) sections, primarily consisting of On-Level Chemistry (possible Honors), with the potential to also teach a science elective if appropriate. 

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Work closely with colleagues on the school’s curricular initiatives
• Engage in reflective practice and professional development
• Utilize appropriate educational technology
• Support student learning by working with individual students before and/or after the school day

Provide integral and varied support, planning, oversight, and communication as a student advisor

Participate in and contribute to the life of the school beyond the classroom

• Serve as a club advisor and/or athletic coach.
• Engage in professional activities and gatherings at team, departmental, divisional, and school-wide levels.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Abuse Risk Management Standards:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with students. 
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising students.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Working Environment:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. 
• Generally 40% sitting, 40% walking and 20% standing. 
• Minimal temperature variations (heat conditions?)
• Generally hazard free environment. 

The Episcopal School of Dallas is a faith-centered, co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school with students age 3 – Grade 12. The policy of The Episcopal School of Dallas is to recruit, hire, train and promote employees without discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by law. In our recruitment practices, we strive to create a diverse school community whose members embrace the Mission and Vision Statement of the school.

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