Chemistry Instructor

Chemistry Instructor
- Full-Time

The Science department seeks a passionate and energetic teacher to fill a full-time, regular teaching position beginning  academic year. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community. Successful applications will demonstrate candidates' ability and willingness to be active participants in the Academy's academic, extracurricular, and residential programs.

Candidates should be prepared to teach chemistry at all levels (introductory, accelerated, and advanced) as well as interested in shaping courses in topics such as organic chemistry, environmental chemistry and earth science. We especially encourage applicants with demonstrable experience teaching a lab-based curriculum through student-led discussions, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and contributing to the broader school community.

• An undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related field is required.
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting for a minimum of 2 years. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• The ability to teach physics is not a requirement but an additional need  able to and/or interested in, with supporting credentials, please include this in your cover letter.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

In your cover letter, please describe any experience you have supporting extracurricular programs, particularly those that align with our current needs or general offerings. If you have not had experience in any of these areas, please identify related education or experience, or other aspects of independent school life to which you are well-suited to support.

Exeter employees enjoy generous benefits, competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits may include a 9% – 12% retirement contribution; comprehensive health, vision and dental plans; wellness programming and free fitness classes; liberal vacation and holiday leave plus flexible summer work hours; an on-site childcare center, and advancement opportunities and robust skills development.

To be considered, applications must include the following (please upload as two distinct documents):

• CV or resume.
• Cover letter addressing your experience in teaching and the above-referenced areas of institutional need, as well as indicating how our Harkness teaching style, mission and values resonate with you.

Contact information for three professional references, including one current direct supervisor, and transcripts for higher education will be required at the screening, campus visit, or finalist stage, depending on the department.

Successfully complete a criminal background check (upon hire and reviewed every 5 years). Clean Driving record (upon hire and reviewed annually).

Compensation for this position is determined using a structured 25 step system that accounts for relevant years of professional teaching experience and highest degree earned. The salary range is $55,566 (step
1) to $123,480 (step 25).

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.