Upper School Biology Teacher

Charlotte Latin School • Charlotte, NC

21h

About The Position

Charlotte Latin School is seeking an Upper School Biology teacher for a full-time, 10-month position beginning August 2026. The Upper School Biology teacher is an integral part of Latin's Upper School faculty. Teachers have the freedom to teach unique, individualized science courses at the Advanced Placement, honors, standard, and elective levels. Additional responsibilities may include sponsoring extra-curricular activities, advising, and/or coaching.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; master’s or doctoral degree in Biology or associated area highly preferred
• Experience teaching biology is required
• Able to contribute as a team member
• Promotes critical and creative thinking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to engage and connect with students as individuals
• Able to contribute to student life outside the classroom
• Proficient in using technology to support education
• Promotes a safe classroom environment that supports student learning and is conducive to individualized and small-group instruction
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge about current developments in science and education
• A philosophical alignment with the school's core values and curriculum and instruction, which can be found on our website: www.charlottelatin.org , including a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Biology or associated area highly preferred
• Experience teaching chemistry or physics is preferred
• Experience teaching a wide variety of course levels is preferred
• Experience teaching in an independent school is preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 sections of Biology (and other sciences)
• Partner with colleagues to create and update course curriculum
• Collaborate with colleagues on grading and assessment practices
• Assess students’ academic performance, including regular grading
• Provide 1:1 support to students during office hours, before and after school
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current within the field
• Additional responsibilities may include sponsoring extra-curricular activities, advising, and/or coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time