High School Physical Sciences Teacher

Job Description

Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a Roman Catholic, diocesan co-educational / college preparatory high school located in Rutland, Vermont, has an anticipated opening for a full time Chemistry/Physical Science classroom teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Mount St. Joseph Academy exists to provide students with a strong college preparatory education, focused on the pillars of academic, spiritual, social, and physical formation in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Applicants for this position should be passionate about teaching and the sciences, and have the ability to teach Chemistry and the Physical Sciences across all high school grade levels.

An ideal candidate shall possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field of study, be eligible for appropriate State of Vermont certification, and indicate that he / she is qualified to fulfill the professional services required of the respective subject area.

A full-time teacher at Mount St. Joseph Academy will be expected to:
Teach five class periods a day, of approximately 50 minutes each.

Prepare daily lesson plans available for inspection by the Principal when requested.

Advise/moderate one extracurricular activity.

Attend monthly faculty meetings and inservice.

Attend after school activities as deemed necessary by the Principal, including but not limited to: Parent/Teacher conferences, Back to School Information Night, Enrollment Open Houses, Baccalaureate Mass / Senior Awards, and Commencement.

Submit grades in accordance with procedures established by the Guidance Department and Principal.

Maintain open lines of communication with students and parents/guardians.

Follow all Diocesan and School policies as outlined in the Teacher Employment Contract and the Faculty / Staff Handbook.

Promote student achievement by effectively managing a classroom of diverse learners and backgrounds that fosters an environment both inviting and accepting to the student.

Participate and support the liturgical life of the school by attending all school Masses and prayer services.

Maintain an individual program of professional development, including teacher certification and licensure.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field of study, from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience in middle or high school classroom preferred but not required.

Excellent communication (written & verbal), organizational and time-management skills.

Vermont Teaching Licensure with proper endorsements preferred, but not required.

Willingness to support the Catholic Christian mission of the Academy through word and action.

Salary Range & Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience ($38,000 - $42,000)

Benefit offerings include: medical, dental, vision insurance, 403(b) retirement, personal and sick leave days.

Interested candidates should send a letter of introduction and interest, including a current resume to Michael Audette, Principal, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, 127 Convent Avenue, Rutland, VT, 05701, maudette@msjvermont.org.

About the Employer

OUR MISSION
To enrich and teach our students by integrating spiritual development, academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service.

OUR VISION
We are the school of choice in the Rutland Region for families seeking an excellent Catholic education within a supportive community.

VALUES

Faith

Integrity

Courage

Service

Justice

Hope

Reconciliation

Community

Mount St. Joseph Academy is located in the beautiful Killington Valley of central Vermont.