About St. John’s Prep

St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

St. John’s Prep seeks a chemistry teacher for grades 9 through 12. The Science Department offers a

program that allows students “to participate directly in the process of science by learning to frame

scientific questions, analyze data, and discuss and interpret results. Structured to encourage growth,

the courses meet students where they are, providing them the space and structure to mature

academically and find their own meaning in scientific discovery.  Experiences as emerging scientists

challenge students to become responsible, active, and positive voices. The program provides

students with the tools to creatively and intelligently shape a healthier and more sustainable world.”

(St. John’s Prep website). A complete listing of science courses and their descriptions can be found

here.

Skills, Competencies, and Responsibilities

• Content Expertise: Has experience teaching chemistry and connecting the study of chemistry to the local and global world beyond the classroom.
• Communication Skills: Communicates consistently and effectively with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Inclusive Mindset: Commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, communication, and curricular decisions.
• Student-Centeredness: Must display a deep appreciation for student-centered, engaging, and innovative teaching practices.
• Collegiality: Each teacher regularly collaborates with colleagues concerning best practice in an effort to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Value-Add Orientation: Must be a self-directed individual who is solution oriented, embraces challenges, and displays a thorough work ethic. Shows a commitment to school-wide initiatives, campus involvement, committee work, and professional development.
• Enthusiastic: Finds joy in their work, a balanced perspective and enthusiasm for the daily experiences of school life.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 1-3 years of teaching high school biology/chemistry (or applicable practicum experience).
• A bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.
• Ability to work effectively with a diversity of learning styles and learners.

St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org. 

Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter, résumé, and academic transcripts to Tracii Schaeublin, Assistant Head of School for Human Resources, at tschaeublin@stjohnsprep.org. Please, no phone calls. 

Posted May 2023

About St John's Prep

St. John’s Preparatory School is conveniently located just 15 miles northeast of Boston in Danvers, Massachusetts. We are a Xaverian Brothers sponsored school educating nearly 1,500 young men in grades 6 through 12 from more than 70 communities throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our rigorous academic and extensive co-curricular program encourages students to develop their spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and creative potential, and inspires them to honor the diversity that enriches both our school community and the world beyond St. John's.

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