Upper school biology and chemistry teacher

The Harpeth Hall School seeks a full-time upper school biology and chemistry teacher. The candidate should be a dynamic and collaborative teacher of science who is qualified to teach a wide range of upper school biology and chemistry courses. The current course offerings in these areas are: biology, honors biology, AP Biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, honors chemistry, and AP chemistry.

The ideal applicant is an experienced teacher who has an enthusiasm for working with high school students in an all-girls environment, a commitment to innovative pedagogy, a belief in the importance of hands-on lab experiences in the sciences, and excellent writing and communication skills. A master’s degree and teaching experience at either the high school or university level are preferred. The upper school science department works closely as a team to maintain and ensure a strong science curriculum. This position begins August 1, 2025. 

JOB DUTIES

• Plan, prepare, and create activities for multiple levels of sciences courses that correspond with the school's curriculum.
• Monitor the progress of students, offering extra practice and instruction when needed.
• Create, administer, and grade assessments of student learning.
• Offer individual assistance outside of class to students who need extra help.
• Communicate with students, advisors, and parents through comments, emails, phone calls, conferences, and schoology (our learning management system).
• Attend and participate fully in meetings with department members in the upper school, as well as additional meetings with other departments and divisions.
• Supervise advisees, monitor their academic progress, and advise them on ways to improve their performance as needed. Meet with advisees once per week. Serve as the first point of contact for parents of advisees, including managing family conferences once per year.
• Post assignments on schoology two weeks in advance, proctor study hall, document curriculum in Atlas, and perform other 5th component and chaperoning duties as assigned.

Candidates should complete an online application and submit a letter of interest, resume, and references at harpethhall.org.