Highschool Science Teacher

Role Description

This is a full-time, on‑site role located in Arcadia, CA. We are seeking a high school teacher to teach 6 periods per day, including AP Psychology, Biology, AP Research, and other related high school science courses. The teacher will also have 1 prep period/study hall each day. We have an 8:1 student‑teacher ratio, and class sizes are normally capped at 15 students and may reach up to 20 in rare circumstances due to late/mid‑year enrollment.

An ideal candidate is comfortable teaching in a classroom where students have various levels of mastery of a subject and is comfortable working with both students proficient in English and with English Language Learners.

• Plan and teach the above‑listed courses
• Develop lesson plans that align with the school‑provided curricula and California standards for existing courses
• Develop appropriate curricula and lesson plans for new courses
• Assess students’ knowledge by analyzing their work and solving problems
• Maintain a tidy classroom with all equipment needed for class preparation and instruction
• Coordinate and run labs and hands‑on in‑class activities
• Monitor students’ progress and provide feedback
• Prepare and grade assignments on a timely basis
• Attend regular teacher meetings, professional development sessions, parent meetings, and other meetings as needed
• Keep records of classes taught, class time, exams, etc.
• Follow all school policies and procedures in accordance with the school handbook
• Cooperate with other teachers, parents, etc. to help improve our services for our students, including but not limited to mentoring school clubs and supervising students on field trips
• Assist as needed with WASC accreditation visits and reports

• Relevant Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally in Biology or Psychology
• Previous experience in teaching High School Science and Math courses preferred
• Teaching Credentials are preferred but not required
• Experience in classroom management preferred
• Knowledge of relevant educational material
• Experience with academic writing and research

$40,000 - $46,000

• Health Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Provided Materials and Class Budget
• Staff Training and Retreats
• Small Class Sizes