Teacher of Chemistry and General Science

Are you a professional who wants to make a real difference? Saltus has the following opportunities open for applications commencing September 2021.

Teacher of Chemistry and General Science

The successful candidate must have the experience in teaching Chemistry and General Science for Middle School and Senior School levels. Experience and the ability to teach (i)GCSE preferred. Experience in and the ability to teach Advanced Placement or A Level Chemistry is required.

Additional posts of responsibility may be available for qualified candidates. 

Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Must be a qualified graduate post-secondary education at the university level with appropriate academic credentials demonstrating a high level of expertise in the teaching discipline.

• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.

• Provides a learning environment that enables individual learners to thrive within a differentiated and highly motivating learning environment.

• Responsible for the delivery of a creative, innovative and student-centered programme.

• Lifelong learner and reflective practitioner with demonstrated ability to keep up to date in subject area, teaching pedagogies and resources.

• Responsive practitioner with the ability to make appropriate changes to learning and teaching strategies and activities as needed.

• Demonstrates highly professional, collaboration and communication skills with all stakeholders and colleagues in a positive manner.

• Demonstrated ability and experience using a variety of teaching pedagogies in an inquiry-based programme, such as problem and project-based learning, Harkness, Socratic, as well as direct instruction.

• Must demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change in an ever evolving and fast paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability and experience using a variety of assessment and evaluation methodologies conducive to an inquiry-based programme, including student led conferences and the use of an online reporting system.

• Demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Vision of Saltus.

• Committed to participating in extracurricular activities and being an active participant in the broader life of the school.

• Ability to handle confidential information with diplomacy and tact always.

• Must be licensed or qualified to be licensed by the Bermuda Educators Council.

• Sense of humor.

• Clean criminal record.

All applications must include contact details of three persons who are willing to provide confidential professional references, at least one of whom should be your current employer.