Chemistry Teacher- Remote

About the position Laurel Springs School is seeking an experienced, passionate, and innovative Chemistry educator to join our dynamic Science Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Chemistry and the capability to teach both standard and AP Chemistry courses to students in grades 9-12. This individual will lead weekly, engaging, synchronous lessons for both Chemistry and AP Chemistry students, provide targeted academic support, and actively contribute to curriculum review and development. The successful candidate will also create meaningful enrichment opportunities to deepen student understanding and engagement with Chemistry concepts. A commitment to academic excellence, student-centered instruction, and creative online teaching strategies is essential. Candidates must have exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students and guardians in a fully online, asynchronous learning environment that includes regular opportunities for live interaction. This full-time, 12-month remote position requires collaboration with the Science Academic Department Chair and fellow educators to ensure a cohesive and rigorous science program. Educators must be available during business hours (Eastern Time) to grade assignments, provide feedback, support students, contribute to curriculum projects, share ideas to enhance the program, and participate in meetings, office hours, and one-on-one student sessions. Responsibilities • Advance the mission of the school by providing high-quality, positive, proactive asynchronous, and synchronous student learning through the LSS online learning management system and other learning platforms. • Actively monitor the academic progress of each assigned student and intervene as needed to ensure mastery and timely completion of enrollments. • Provide substantive, motivating, personalized, timely, and constructive feedback for all student assignments. • Support the curriculum team with content creation and course reviews as assigned. • Communicate proactively and responsively with students, parents, counselors, staff, and administrators via email, phone, video conference, and any other communication tools provided by LSS. • Be readily and proactively accessible to students and parents via virtual office hours, individual live instruction and appointments, and parent-teacher conferences. • Teach Workshop courses (asynchronous courses with weekly live lessons) as assigned. • Participate collaboratively and professionally in school-wide meetings, events, communications and activities, both online and in person, with some required evening virtual events. • Engage in ongoing professional development (internal and external), practice self-assessment, and strive for continuous improvement. • Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff as well as LSS management and operations. • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in applicable field required; Master's degree strongly preferred. • Active education certification and commitment to ongoing compliance with state and local regulations relating to background checks and credentials. • Demonstrated experience in 6-12 teaching; experience in online learning, asynchronous learning, and/or blended learning strongly preferred. Nice-to-haves • Excellent skills with word processing, productivity, communication, and educational technology tools; expertise with G-Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems strongly preferred. • Strong analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and constructive thinking and organizational skills. • Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Benefits • Full-time employment with a salary range of $52,000 to $59,000. • Ongoing professional development opportunities. Apply tot his job