Chemistry Teacher

Role:

STEM Department faculty member

Reporting:

The position reports directly to the Science Chairperson, who is responsible to the Principal.

OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL:

Loyola School is a Jesuit, Catholic, independent, coeducational, college preparatory secondary school located in New York City, with a student enrollment of approximately 220 young men and women. Founded in 1900 with the unique combination of the strengths of both the Jesuit and American Independent School traditions, Loyola is the only Jesuit, independent and coeducational high school in the New York City/Tri-State area. Loyola School students strive to become young men and women who are open to growth, academically excellent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Loyola School is committed to challenging its students religiously, intellectually, physically, and socially.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Loyola seeks a full time teacher of Chemistry beginning in school year 2026-2027

Courses: Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry; Biochemistry and/or other science courses a plus

Teachers at Loyola hold students accountable to high levels of academic excellence in a rigorous college preparatory program, and this should be reflected in their own professional standards and commitment.

In the tradition of cura personalis (care for each individual across each of their dimensions), Loyola's teachers are also expected to participate and be engaged in the life of the school outside the classroom; an ability and desire to contribute to the co-curricular and spiritual life of the school is required. Regular mentoring and office hours for academic support are required.

Necessary Skills:

Some teaching experience in Jesuit/Catholic education is preferred, and a commitment to the mission of Jesuit education is required. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required and a Master's degree in Chemistry or in Education is preferred.

Status:

The position is a full-time faculty position.

Typical Level of Interaction: Requires interaction with all School departments in addition to students and families.

Salary Range: $75,000-85,000, depending on experience level.

Applications:

Interested candidates should visit https://www.loyolanyc.org/about/careers to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

All prospective employees are required to complete a necessary background check and mandatory fingerprinting.