High School Biology/Chemistry Teacher (IB & OSSD)

Job summary

Plan and deliver engaging Biology and/or Chemistry lessons for Grades 11 and 12, incorporating laboratory experiments, inquiry-based learning, and technology. Assess student progress, maintain a safe and inclusive classroom, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with colleagues and the Admissions Department.

Job details

Position Summary NOIC ACADEMY is seeking a dedicated and passionate Biology/ Chemistry Teacher to join our high school faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and rigorous instruction in Biology and/or Chemistry to students in Grades 11&12, preparing students for academic success and scientific literacy, while fostering a positive learning environment. Key Responsibilities · Plan, develop, and deliver effective biology and/or chemistry lessons in alignment with the Ontario curriculum standards · Incorporate laboratory activities, experiments, and inquiry-based learning to support hands-on understanding. · Assess, evaluate, and report on student progress using a variety of assessment tools. · Maintain classroom discipline and a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. · Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of students. · Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance student learning and collaboration · Participate in school activities, staff meetings, mentor-teacher conferences, and professional development. · Collaborate with the Admission Department to assign new students to mentors. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Science Education, or a related field. · Teacher Certification in Ontario (OCT) and experience teaching in an IB programme is considered an asset · Minimum 2 years of experience teaching biology and or chemistry at the high school level preferred. · Strong knowledge of biology and chemistry curriculum and pedagogy. · Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. · A commitment to student success and lifelong learning.

What you’ll do

Plan and deliver engaging Biology and/or Chemistry lessons for Grades 11 and 12, incorporating laboratory experiments, inquiry-based learning, and technology. Assess student progress, maintain a safe and inclusive classroom, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with colleagues and the Admissions Department.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Science Education, or a related field is required, and at least two years of high school Biology and/or Chemistry teaching experience is preferred. Ontario Teacher Certification and experience teaching in an IB program are considered assets; strong subject knowledge, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are expected.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Differentiated instruction · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Biology Instruction
• Chemistry Instruction
• Lesson Planning
• Ontario Curriculum
• Laboratory Activities
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• Student Assessment
• Classroom Management
• Differentiated Instruction
• Educational Technology
• Communication
• Organization
• Interpersonal Skills
• Student Mentoring

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research