Upper School Long Term Substitute Science Teacher

Job Title:                                     Upper School Long Term Substitute Science Teacher

FLSA Classification:               Exempt

Responsible to:                         Head of Science Department and Head of Upper School

Last Modified:                          July 2025

Position Summary: The Haverford School is seeking an experienced science teacher who is comfortable teaching at the introductory or advanced High School level in chemistry. The candidate will begin on or about November 15, 2025 and end on or about January 15, 2025. They will be an enthusiastic individual who has demonstrated a passion for science learning and for teaching that builds interest in, excitement for, and mastery of the subject.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of science courses in a rotating schedule (2-4 classes per day). Course assignments will be determined by the candidate’s strengths and will likely include:
  • Introductory Chemistry
  • Advanced Chemistry
• Perform the traditional duties of a teacher at The Haverford School.
  • Collaborate effectively and frequently with colleagues within and outside the science department.
  • Prepare course materials such as homework assignments and handouts.
  • Teach within and help develop project-based curriculum.
  • Prepare and supervise safe laboratory experiences for students.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Design, evaluate, and grade students’ class work and assessments.
  • Plan and revise course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.. 
• Participate in some infrequent evening or weekend activities, including meetings, professional development, or other school activities
• Possess an understanding of character, culture, and community and the implementation of those principles in independent schools
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related subjects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic interest in teaching, motivating, coaching, and mentoring high school
• Ability to serve as a role model.
• Ability to meet classroom and any extracurricular obligations on a consistent schedule.
• Ability to attend meetings before and after the normal school day schedule as required.
• Commitment to fulfilling the mission, vision, and core virtues of The Haverford School by upholding the Essential Qualities of a Graduate and the Principles of Community.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.
• Works primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment and intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Contact

Applications and resumes should be submitted electronically.

(see our website at www.haverford.org for the employment application)

Please send all materials to:

Corey Revior

Assistant to the Upper School Head

The Haverford School

[email protected]

The Haverford School is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Haverford School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, disabilities, or sexual orientation in the administration of its policies and programs. Candidates are selected by their qualifications to meet the needs of the position.