Temporary Upper School Chemistry Teacher

Temporary Upper School Chemistry Teacher

Temporary Upper School Chemistry Teacher
Long-Term Substitute
April 13, 2026 - May 19, 2026 (1.0 FTE )

San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Rooted in our mission to inspire inquiry, reflection, and purpose, we empower students to lead lives of courage, wisdom, and kindness. At San Domenico, diversity and inclusivity are foundational to our vibrant community of 680 students, including 140 boarders from more than 20 countries.

The Chemistry Teacher at San Domenico School leads three college-preparatory Chemistry courses, fostering an academically rigorous and inclusive environment. This role emphasizes both deep scientific inquiry and personal character, ensuring the program reflects the school’s core values of study, reflection, community, and service.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished instructor experienced in diverse, dynamic modalities—from hands-on laboratory work to interactive digital instruction via Canvas. Teaching within a block schedule, you will design engaging lessons and facilitate weekly labs.

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• Plan lessons and post weekly agendas and resources to the school's online LMS (Canvas) for 4 classes.
• Teach lessons in a block schedule with clear scientific explanation, labs, and interactive lessons.
• The School’s faculty strives to set for its students an example of high ethical standards, moral behavior, and devotion to excellence. This responsibility involves the following:
  • To maintain a climate of trust and mutual respect that encourages students to risk asking the questions, expressing their opinions, and making mistakes necessary to learn.
  • To offer students clear educational objectives for each course supported by appropriate assignments, activities, and evaluation.
  • To accurately assess each student’s progress and inform the student, the parents, the academic advisor and the appropriate administrator immediately of any serious difficulty.
  • To show concern for and nurture the student’s intellectual, social, emotional, and ethical development.
  • To work collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department and within the Upper School.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related subject
• Previous experience teaching Chemistry courses at the high school level
• Proficiency with technology
• This position requires valid U.S. work authorization at the start of employment.

• Master's degree in related subject or education
• California Single Subject Teaching Credential

The salary range for this position is $70,400 – $140,000 annually. Final placement within this range is commensurate with a candidate’s specific experience and qualifications; typically, those with fewer years of experience can expect placement toward the lower end of the scale.

As this is a temporary appointment, the role is ineligible for most School-sponsored benefit programs. However, the position does include a daily lunch on scheduled work days.

Please send a cover letter and resume to hr describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your salary requirements. Please put the title of the position in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.

Or mail to:

San Domenico School
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Attn:
Temporary Upper School Chemistry Teacher

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, medical condition, religion, veteran status, marital-status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.