Upper School Biology/ Chemistry Teacher

The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at ~~~ or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

Position SummaryThe Pingry School seeks a dynamic and intellectually engaging Biology / Chemistry Teacher to join a diverse academic community for our 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate is committed to guiding young people as they construct their understanding of Science in a student-centered classroom environment. This educator is a collaborator with an appreciation for the teachable moment when moral and ethical questions arise in and out of the classroom. A person with consistently high standards, the candidate of choice seeks growth and learning every day, both personally and professionally, and inspires others to do the same through optimism, selflessness, flexibility, and teamwork. With robust interpersonal skills, the selected candidate has a real desire to contribute to the school community by sharing their passions and through additional efforts, such as advising students, coaching teams, directing clubs, or supervising activities.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 3 sections of Biology and/or Chemistry with lab.
• Supervise student research lab during morning and afternoon research periods, providing mentorship in conducting research safely and with scientific soundness.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally on the development and execution of a Spring Intensive Course.
• Fulfill an additional "plus one" requirement as a mentor to an independent student research team.
• Fulfill any additional duties as assigned by the Upper School Director.
• Participate in all required meetings, including faculty division meetings, scheduled collaboration times, professional development days, and beginning and end-of-year meetings weeks.
• Participate in all required professional development activities.
• Provide extra support for students during flex and community times.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of disciplinary core ideas in Chemistry and Biology.
• Experience in conducting molecular biology and/or biochemistry research and fluency with a wide range of laboratory techniques preferred.
• Ability to lead students in novel independent research projects preferred.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for teaching high school science.
• Appreciation for the development of a scientific mindset.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with all faculty teaching the same course to ensure equity of content and assessment across course sections.
• Fluency with the varied hands-on investigation and laboratory-based pedagogy.
• Excitement about expanding pedagogy to incorporate new technology and reflect best practices.
• Dedication to integrating science with other curriculum subjects in a multidisciplinary approach.
• Understanding the developmental milestones for Upper School students.
• Experience with advising students.
• Dedication to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students.
• Robust interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English as well as the target language.
• Dedication to partnering collaboratively with a team of talented faculty.
• Ability to work with students both in-person and virtually.
• Comfort with incorporating the latest technology into your workflow, including Schoology and Zoom.
• Skill in navigating the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating, supporting, and sustaining a culture of access and equity in science education
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and pillars of the Pingry School includes a commitment to DEIB and the requisite skills to work cross-functionally with diverse constituency groups across the organization.

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