Job Description

Mission Statement: Cardinal Newman School is a Catholic middle and high school whose mission is to provide an academically rigorous Christian education to young men and women from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. We challenge our students to embrace truth, pursue academic excellence, act with integrity, lead courageously, work for justice, and engage in generous service. We are a community where every student is known, the dignity of all is appreciated, and apparent and potential gifts are developed in mind, body, and spirit. CNS is accredited and has a long history of providing excellent college preparatory education to both Catholic and non-Catholic students. Description: Cardinal Newman School of Columbia, South Carolina is accepting applications for a dependable high school chemistry teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. Course levels will include college preparatory and honors classes. The chemistry teacher's responsibilities include instruction of Chemistry following the diocesan standards using three-dimensional instructional strategies, implementing laboratory experiences, developing rapport, and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, students and parents. Outstanding candidates are able to apply scientific principles to real-life situations and can successfully teach students with different interests and aptitudes. New teacher orientation will take place in August, dates to be determined. Primary Responsibilities: - Understanding the curriculum and developing long range plans, lesson plans, and teaching methods that will help students master the required content. -Preparing and delivering lessons that meet the three-dimensional learning expectations of the standards -Educating students on lab safety and ensuring all experiments are carried out responsibly.

• Flexibility to teach multiple courses as student needs arise
• Incorporate weekly laboratory experiments relevant to the current lessons being

taught in class. -Preparing appropriate and varied assessments that assess students both formatively and summatively.

• Ensuring appropriate resources and consultation times are available to students.
• Ensuring that appropriate educational needs are met for all students
• Maintain strict records of student attendance, participation, homework, lab work and

test results. -Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing education programs. -Handling various administration functions, which include updating student records, verifying student accommodations are implemented, and keeping track of lab supplies, tools, and equipment. -Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place. Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline, although a master's or above is preferred.

• Teaching certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based instruction is recommended.
• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Strong multitasking skills.

To apply, please submit a resume, official or non-official college transcript, and the contact information for two references (references will not be contacted until after an interview) to [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] Compensation is commensurate with experience. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.

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