Department: High School / Science Department
Reports To: Vice-Principal / Principal
Position Summary
The Secondary Level Science Teacher is responsible for
delivering rigorous, inquiry-based instruction in specialized science
disciplines to students in Grades 9-12. This role requires a teacher who can
effectively teach advanced concepts in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and/or
Environmental Science, preparing students for higher education and careers in
STEM fields. The teacher will cultivate scientific literacy, analytical
thinking, and research skills while fostering intellectual curiosity and
academic excellence during this critical preparatory stage.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Development & Instruction
- Develop
and deliver a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum in specialized
science disciplines for Grades 9-12, aligned with national/board
examination requirements.
- Design
and facilitate advanced laboratory experiments, research projects, and
independent investigations that emphasize rigorous application of the
scientific method, data analysis, and scientific communication.
- Differentiate
instruction to challenge high-achieving students while supporting those
requiring additional guidance, preparing all students for board
examinations and competitive entrance tests.
- Integrate
advanced technology (data acquisition systems, simulations, computational
modeling, research databases) to enhance investigation and understanding.
- Connect
scientific concepts to contemporary research, career pathways, and
real-world applications (biotechnology, renewable energy, medical science,
environmental conservation) to promote STEM career awareness.
Classroom & Laboratory Management
- Create
a classroom environment that functions as a safe, professional, and
well-equipped laboratory for advanced scientific inquiry.
- Establish
and rigorously enforce all science lab safety protocols, procedures,
and rules appropriate for handling advanced equipment and materials.
Conduct comprehensive safety training for students.
- Manage,
maintain, and inventory sophisticated laboratory equipment, materials, and
chemical supplies, ensuring their safe, responsible, and efficient use.
- Foster
a classroom culture of intellectual rigor, evidence-based debate,
collaborative research, and ethical scientific practice.
Assessment & Evaluation
- Utilize
diverse assessment methods, including lab reports, research papers,
practical examinations, scientific presentations, poster sessions, and
board-style examinations.
- Assess
content mastery, experimental design skills, data interpretation, critical
analysis, and scientific communication abilities.
- Prepare
students thoroughly for board examinations, standardized tests, and
competitive entrance examinations.
- Provide
detailed, constructive feedback to guide student improvement in both
conceptual understanding and advanced scientific practices.
- Maintain
accurate records of student progress, laboratory work, and assessments for
reporting and college recommendation purposes.
Student Engagement & Support
- Act as
an academic advisor and mentor for students preparing for science-related
higher education and careers.
- Identify
and nurture students with high aptitude for science, guiding them toward
research opportunities, science competitions, Olympiads, and scholarship
programs.
- Support
students in developing college application portfolios, including guidance
on research projects and recommendation letters.
- Promote
advanced scientific literacy by teaching students to critically evaluate
scientific literature, design experiments, and communicate findings
professionally.
Communication, Collaboration & Professional Growth
- Communicate
regularly with parents/guardians about academic progress, examination
preparation, college readiness, and STEM opportunities.
- Collaborate
closely with the Science Department on curriculum alignment, resource
sharing, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Work
with the Lower Secondary (Grades 6-8) science team to ensure smooth
curricular transitions and build upon foundational concepts.
- Participate
actively in department meetings, professional learning communities (PLCs),
and relevant professional development (advanced lab techniques, research
methodologies, STEM pedagogy).
- Supervise
or sponsor science-related extracurricular activities (Science Club,
Research Team, Science Olympiad preparation, Environmental Action Group).