Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Educational Administration, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Needs Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Demonstration, Program Planning, Secondary School, Student Conduct, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
Job Description:
SCIENCE TEACHER - Anticipated 2026-2027
Kolbe Cathedral Preparatory High School, Bridgeport CT
OVERVIEW:
High School Science Teacher position anticipated
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches mastery of skills in assigned courses of study that contain the topics relating to general science, biology and chemistry to secondary students.
- Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimum learning.
- Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.
- Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
- Instructs students in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
- Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips.
- Evaluates and personalizes learning for individual growth in knowledge and skills
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Cooperates with school administration in providing opportunities for students to engage in community and corporate science programs.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress and supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
- Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities, clubs.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the school principal.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing preferred
- High School Teacher Certification with a Bachelor of Science concentration or certification in biology and/or chemistry.
- Master of Science Degree preferred but not required.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in educational technology
Interested candidates should complete the CT Reap application and email your cover letter, resume, and three current references to cfigluizzi@kolbecaths.org