Chemistry Instructor- Full-Time

Phillips Exeter Academy•Exeter, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Science department seeks a passionate and energetic teacher to fill a full-time, regular teaching position beginning the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community. Successful applications will demonstrate candidates’ ability and willingness to be active participants in the Academy's academic, extracurricular, and residential programs.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related field is required.
Experience teaching in a classroom setting for a minimum of 2 years.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Successfully complete a criminal background check (upon hire and reviewed every 5 years).
Clean Driving record (upon hire and reviewed annually).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrable experience teaching a lab-based curriculum through student-led discussions.
Ability to teach physics is not a requirement but an additional need at times. If able to and/or interested in, with supporting credentials, please include this in your cover letter.
Experience supporting extracurricular programs, particularly those that align with current needs or general offerings.
Related education or experience, or other aspects of independent school life to which you are well-suited to support, if no experience in extracurricular programs.

Responsibilities

Teach chemistry at all levels (introductory, accelerated, and advanced).
Shape courses in topics such as organic chemistry, environmental chemistry and earth science.
Teach a lab-based curriculum through student-led discussions.
Foster inclusive classroom environments.
Contribute to the broader school community.
Actively participate in the school’s broad offering of activities (e.g. coaching, advising student clubs, and/or committee work).
Typically reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating the community-centered student dormitory life.
Be responsible for one weekend per month and one to two nights per week of dormitory duty, depending on the dormitory size.
Serve as mentors to student advisees throughout students’ time at Exeter.
Enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.