Upper School Science Teacher: Chemistry; SY

Position Description (What you will do)

The Science Department at the Hockaday School encourages young women to understand the world through their own observations and guided inquiry. This position will teach chemistry classes to students in the Upper School. Opportunities to teach additional courses in the area of the person’s expertise/interest may also be available depending on departmental needs.

The Science Department encourages students to understand the natural world through observation, experimentation, inquiry, and analysis. Grounded in Hockaday’s Tenets of Science Excellence, science teachers design engaging laboratory and classroom experiences that help students develop curiosity, confidence, and independence as scientific thinkers. Through a curriculum that emphasizes hands‑on investigation, critical thinking, collaboration, and the application of scientific concepts, the department seeks to cultivate students who can ask thoughtful questions, evaluate evidence, solve problems, and make meaningful connections between science and the world around them.

Qualified candidates will possess mastery of subject, pedagogical versatility, and commitment to students. Passionate about science, they model the joy of learning, and they embrace professional development opportunities as they seek the best for those students and for themselves. In addition to teaching and leading an advisory, the faculty member will sponsor clubs as needed and be available for student extracurricular activities.

• Teach 4 sections of Upper School Science. Each section meets for 85 minutes three times per 7‑day rotation.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of Upper School students.
• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans creating an environment which allows students to think critically and independently.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Partner closely with colleagues to align curriculum, share insights, and design engaging lessons through team meetings, division meetings, and department meetings.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Contribute to the life of the Upper School including participating in all assigned duties and engaging in professional development.

• Advanced degree in chemistry or related field is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to teach advanced (AP‑level) coursework as needed.
• Teaching experience in chemistry in a high school setting.
• Experience developing curriculum preferred.
• Experience and interest in developing innovative uses of technology in the classroom as well as comfort with its administrative use.
• An interest in serving as a club sponsor and/or athletics coach.
• A genuine appreciation of high school age children, solid knowledge of the milestones of their development, and understanding of appropriate management of classroom techniques.
• Commitment to being a supportive, respectful, and energetic colleague and mentor.
• The ability to work in a school environment through satisfactory completion of all legally required and School‑required background and screening checks and verifications, including criminal and sex‑offender background checks.

• You’ll join a mission‑driven, joyful community that believes deeply in the limitless potential of girls.
• We are a community grounded in the Hockaday Cornerstones—Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics—and you’ll bring these values to life in your daily work.
• We are energized by meaningful challenges, embrace a growth mindset, and seek creative solutions that positively impact our students.
• We honor our rich traditions while embracing innovation across all areas of the School.
• We value diverse perspectives and cultivate an environment where every voice is respected and every community member feels they belong.
• We work collaboratively, support one another, and take pride in the strong professional relationships that define our community.
• We offer competitive compensation and insurance packages, including medical, dental, vision,…