Secondary Science Teacher - Chemistry/Physics

Country Day is an international school at the heart of Costa Rica with outstanding US-accredited academics, and part of Nord Anglia family of premium schools worldwide.  On our sustainable campus and within our welcoming, diverse community, our students take the lead and pursue their passions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Our teachers focus on all aspects of our student’s growth, from Early Learning to 12th grade, to support their talents and aptitudes in the best ways, and this includes their personal, social, and emotional wellness. Our trips beyond the classroom, clubs, and activities across the arts, athletics, and community service shape your child’s character in connection with their academic interests. Students take the lead in their own learning at CDS, sharing their needs and goals as people, and carving out their own path.

Teaching Responsibilities: As a Secondary Science Teacher, you will be required to teach clear engaging lessons and provide high-standard instruction to students in AP Chemistry and Physics. In addition, teachers are required to offer an elective at least once per week to foster students’ social and emotional growth, as well as learning outside of the academic areas.

Primary Function: The role of the Secondary Science/AP Chemistry Teacher is to ensure student achievement via instruction, adherence to the curriculum, varied assessments, and promoting a learning environment that encourages positive student interactions. The learning shall be aligned with the mission, beliefs, Profile of the Graduate and adopted standards of the school.

Duties and Objectives: The Secondary Science/AP Chemistry will work collaboratively with department members, grade level team members, and house colleagues to plan common and coherent learning experiences for students on a continuous basis:

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, with a valid teaching certificate/license in content area
• Advanced Placement experience is an asset. School will provide training for the right candidate
• At least two years teaching experience in secondary desired, upper high school experience is an asset
• Experience providing high-standard Science instruction and fostering student understanding
• Excellent command of the English language, native English speaker preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with K-12 U.S. curriculum and the Common Core State Standards for Next Generation Science
• Teachers are required to submit an up-to-date criminal background check from country of origin, as well as a police background check from the country where you currently live

What we have to offer:

Country Day School is a strong and vibrant school community. It is small enough for staff to know each child and large enough to provide the best a PreK–12 has to offer. Here are some additional perks:

• Our enthusiastic team is passionate about growth and innovation, and a team that thrives outdoors.
• A close-knit family of colleagues, students, and community
• Access to some of the best sporting events and performing arts in the area!
• Join the Nord Anglia Education family and have access to countless training courses through Nord Anglia University and connections to educators from around the world!
• Enjoy working at our purposely built, LEED certified sustainable campus!
• Work within an easy drive to the best beaches, volcanoes, and tropical rainforest in the world!

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.