Upper School Science: (Chemistry)

Head-Royce School is seeking an Upper School Science teacher, with expertise teaching Chemistry and a commitment to using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework for teaching science. While Chemistry is a necessity, candidates who can teach Physics or Biology in addition are preferred.

Our core values are Students First, Academic Excellence, Diversity, Belonging, and Civic Engagement. The successful candidate will align with these values and be dedicated to working to uphold them.

The School seeks applicants who have experience in culturally responsive education and an understanding of how adolescents learn. Head-Royce teachers participate beyond the classroom as advisors and also as affinity group and club leaders.
Skills
Demonstrated knowledge and practice of culturally responsive teaching and learning.
Collaborative, flexible colleague with Upper School science teaching experience;
Clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents;
Demonstrated knowledge of a child’s social/emotional development and developmentally appropriate curriculum;
Demonstrated understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design, varied pedagogical approaches as well as different styles and types of assessment.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in related field;
Understanding of and experience in applying best practices in anti-racist education;
2-5 years teaching experience, and demonstrated desire to teach in the Upper School.
Ability to participate in an outdoor education trip for 3-4 nights (additional stipend paid)
Ability to provide Background as well as TB clearance
Additional Qualifications
Advanced degrees/certification are desirable in science and/or education.
$75,000 – $125,000 a year
Salary prorated depending on percentage of full-time employment.
Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce (HRS) is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school with a 137-year history. Our mission is to develop students of character, intellect, and creativity. We deliver on our mission by living our values:
Students First: We prioritize student learning, development, and well-being.
Academic Excellence: We pursue knowledge and assess our learning to better ourselves and our community.
Diversity: We embrace our different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences and identities to expand and enrich what we can learn and do together.
Belonging: We create the conditions in which everyone thrives and brings their authentic selves.
Civic Engagement: We connect students to the local community and beyond to enhance their academic experiences and foster genuine engagement.

Head-Royce enrolls approximately 900 students in the three separate divisions—Lower, Middle and Upper—and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student.

Please note – HRS is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

Head Royce is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions including but not limited to employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence and termination based on qualifications and without regard to protected status. We will not discriminate based on age, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin or ancestry, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, a medical condition including genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision making or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws Head-Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect.