Chemistry Teacher

Job Description

High School Chemistry Teacher

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic chemistry teacher to join our dedicated team of teachers at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. Our chemistry curriculum includes two distinct classes, general chemistry and honors chemistry.

Honors Chemistry

This course follows the New York State regents curriculum. Students will complete the required 1200 minutes of lab hours and take the updated 2026 Chemistry Regents exam. This class meets every other day with an additional lab block once a class cycle.

General Chemistry

The course follows the basic outline of the regents curriculum but with a greater focus on real world applications and less on mathematical equations. The goal of this course is to help students gain an understanding of basic chemistry concepts using hands-on activities. There is an opportunity to help design this course alongside the science department chairperson.

Teachers will also be expected to serve as a homeroom mentor to a small group of students and to participate in grade level events such as junior ring night. Select senior electives may also be available for the right candidate.

Preston High School

Preston High School is an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school located in the Bronx, New York. Since its founding in 1947, Preston has been committed to its mission of academic excellence, character development, and fostering a supportive community. As a single sex school, we have a unique opportunity to empower a diverse group of young women to be strong leaders in the world. Our students pride themselves in being women of dignity, honor, respect, and compassion.

With the support of the extensive Preston community, we are proud to say that we have recently gained independence and secured the future of our school for many years to come.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, masters preferred

Prior teaching experience, high school level chemistry preferred

Must be able to utilize educational technology (Chromebooks, Google Classroom etc.) and incorporate these technologies into their classroom delivery and assignments

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

Ability to receive and implement feedback

Skilled at communicating and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives

Full-time