Website San Domenico School
K-12 Private School
Who we are
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.
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities of a Chemistry Teacher
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.
Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in related subject or education; California Single Subject Teaching Credential
Compensation
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.
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@sandomenico.org 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.
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.
No phone calls please
To apply for this job email your details to hr@sandomenico.org