Chemistry Teacher at Steps In The Right Direction (Sitrid)

Job Summary

• The Chemistry Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging, practical, and curriculum-aligned lessons to middle and high school students.
• The role focuses on developing scientific knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of chemistry through classroom instruction, demonstrations, and laboratory experiments.
• The teacher will monitor students' progress, maintain a safe learning environment, and prepare high school students for relevant internal and external examinations.

Job Description
The successful candidate will:

• Teach foundational chemistry and integrated science at middle school level and Chemistry at high school level.
• Develop students’ interest in science through practical experiments, inquiry-based learning, and real-life applications.
• Plan lessons that meet the approved school curriculum and the learning needs of different age groups.
• Promote scientific reasoning, independent thinking, accuracy, and problem-solving.
• Support students’ academic, personal, and social development.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management, professional conduct, and laboratory safety.

Key Responsibilities
Seven measurable areas of responsibility:
Teaching and lesson delivery:

• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons appropriate to middle and high school learners.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work, teaching resources, and differentiated activities.

Practical and laboratory instruction:

• Conduct relevant demonstrations and experiments, teach correct laboratory techniques, enforce safety procedures, and ensure proper use and care of chemicals and equipment.

Assessment and academic progress:

• Set and mark assignments, quizzes, tests, practical reports, and examinations.
• Track student performance, identify learning gaps, and provide timely feedback and intervention.

Examination preparation:

• Prepare middle and high school students for applicable examinations, including Cambridge Junior Checkpoint, WAEC, NECO, Cambridge IGCSE, or other programmes offered by the school.

Classroom management and student support:

• Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and disciplined classroom.
• Adapt instruction to different learning abilities and follow school safeguarding and child protection policies.

Records and resource management:

• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and academic records.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and report damaged equipment, shortages, and safety concerns.

Collaboration and professional development:

• Work with the Science Department, school leadership, parents, and laboratory personnel.
• Attend meetings, participate in training, and contribute to science clubs, projects, and school activities.

Required Experience

• 2–3 years of relevant secondary school teaching experience.
• Experience teaching middle school integrated science and / or high school Chemistry.
• Evidence of effective lesson planning, student assessment, and classroom management.
• Experience conducting practical experiments and maintaining laboratory safety.
• Experience preparing students for WAEC, NECO, IGCSE, or the school's applicable examinations.
• Previous experience in a reputable school and familiarity with the relevant curriculum will be an advantage.