Teacher of Chemistry ; Temporary

The Pennington School seeks a teacher of Chemistry for the spring term, starting on March 23, 2026, and ending on or around June 15, 2026.

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly engaging and passionate science educator who will teach Chemistry to Grade 10 students. Candidates should have a record of proven effectiveness in teaching science. The ideal candidate will embrace a student-centered approach to learning and guide students to work toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding.

• Teach four sections of high school Chemistry
• Work to elicit individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding
• Embrace student-centered teaching practices and backward design in curriculum planning
• Favor an inquiry-based instructional approach that empowers students to design their own experimental approaches and construct evidence-based arguments in response to scientific questions
• The ability to implement and help create a highly engaging, interactive, experiential science program is required.
• Demonstrate warmth, collegiality, humor, and industry in interactions with students, colleagues, and parents
• Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to working in and fostering the Pennington School community

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related subject area; an advanced degree is a plus
• Strong command of high school Chemistry
• Experience teaching high school students; independent school experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience integrating technology into the curriculum
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for working with students in and out of the classroom
• Desire to be a member of a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Interest in a boarding school environment
• Ability to differentiate instruction and work with a variety of learning styles
• A positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor

• Additional responsibilities for this position may include leading a club or coaching a team.
• Attendance at School events
• This temporary position is an exempt role working in person, Monday through Friday, with additional hours required as needed.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements at . The minimum salary for this position is $50,000 per year and will be paid proportionally to the time worked. The actual offer may be higher, commensurate with skills and experience.

The Pennington School offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life, short-term, and long-term disability programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

This position is located at our 55-acre campus in Pennington, NJ. The ability to walk up and down stairs is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators. The Pennington School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.