Biology Faculty
About The Position
The Loomis Chaffee School announces a search for a full-time biology teacher to begin teaching in August of 2026. The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of teaching experience, an advanced degree in the biological and/or chemical sciences, and the ability to teach the breadth of the typical high school biology curriculum. The ability to teach an additional scientific discipline (e.g., chemistry, physics) is preferred. Loomis Chaffee is a boarding school and in addition to teaching Biology, other responsibilities could include dormitory residence or affiliation as well as participation in the afternoon program at the school in a manner commensurate with the candidate’s skills. Housing may be available. Loomis Chaffee is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Candidates should attach to their application a cover letter, resume, any letters of recommendation available, and a list of references. The Loomis Chaffee School is an independent, coeducational boarding/day school of 750 students and 190 faculty members, located in the historic town of Windsor, Connecticut. Chartered in 1874, the school provides an academically challenging curriculum within a supportive community that affirms individual beliefs and differences. Need-based financial aid is currently awarded to 33 percent of the student body. Loomis Chaffee does not discriminate against employees on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or disability. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, admission, financial aid, employment, use of school facilities, and participation in school activities. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefit and salary package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a retirement plan with a generous match.
Requirements
- minimum of three years of teaching experience
- an advanced degree in the biological and/or chemical sciences
- the ability to teach the breadth of the typical high school biology curriculum
- Candidates should attach to their application a cover letter, resume, any letters of recommendation available, and a list of references.
Nice To Haves
- The ability to teach an additional scientific discipline (e.g., chemistry, physics)
Responsibilities
- dormitory residence or affiliation
- participation in the afternoon program at the school
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- retirement plan with a generous match
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Job Type
Full-time
