Online Chemistry Instructor, High School With College Credit

Job Description

Online Chemistry Instructor, High School with College Credit Option

HomeschoolConnections.com - online Catholic curriculum provider - Remote
www.HomeschoolConnections.com

Category: High School Education

Terms: Part-time, contracted employee

Experience: 2+ years teaching chemistry to high school or college students, preferred online

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related science required; Graduate Degree preferred

Base Pay: per course/student

Send applications or inquiries to wcrawford@homeschoolconnections.com

Job Description
Homeschool Connections, the premier Catholic online curriculum provider, has one (1) opening for a LIVE course High School Chemistry Teacher (9th to 12th-grade students) for a course eligible for college credit, including a High School Honors track. The applicant should be comfortable teaching from a college-level textbook, such as Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Timberlake (ISBN-13: 978-0-13-44); Chemistry, McMurry and Ballentine (ISBN-13: 978-136054504); or Chemistry, Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, Waterman (ISBN: 0-13-251210-6). The position is contract, fully remote, and part-time, with courses to begin in Fall 2027.

This contracted remote position is for an individual who can be independently in charge of his/her courses yet maintain clear communication (and follow directions). The ideal candidate wants to work part-time during daytime hours in what he/she loves; is supportive of the Catholic faith and believes in the Nicene Creed; is highly skilled in the teaching of chemistry for high school students; and can commit to staying in the position for at least one year. Most teachers for Homeschool Connections also have a strong background in teaching and are familiar with homeschooling/online educating at home.

Applicant Requirements/Qualifications

Applicant must have the following:
• A minimum of two (2) years of high school chemistry instruction experience
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science from an accredited university, with a master's degree preferred
• A joyful, positive online demeanor that students can connect with
• Experience guiding and leading both skilled and struggling students
• Experience working remotely with online teaching and LMS (preferred)
• High organization skills
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
• Able to work independently, managing resources and documentation
• Tact and skill in working with parents of high school students
• The ability to integrate the tenets of the Catholic faith into all work relationships and performance
• The ability to pass a background check as requested

Job Responsibilities include the following:
• Teaches LIVE class sessions at agreed times each week: 10 minutes in the classroom beforehand with the Course Monitor (second adult)
• Gives timely, friendly, respectful responses to parents and students, including excellent follow-up; answers student and parent messages within 24 hours, M-F; and communicates with parents via email according to expectations
• Communicates clearly and regularly with Homeschool Connections staff
• Gives excellent feedback on all assignments that meets and exceeds student/parent expectations within seven (7) days of the assignment deadline

Application Instructions:
In an email, send three attachments: 1) a resume, 2) three professional references (complete contact information, including email and phone number), and 3) a letter of introduction stating why you're the best candidate for the position.

Send all of the above to the Director of Homeschool Connections, Walter Crawford, at wcrawford@homeschoolconnections.com with the subject line, "Chemistry Teacher Application." Copy Associate Director Cate Godlewsky at cgodlewsky@homeschoolconnections.com.

About the Employer
Homeschool Connections provides a wide array of complete online courses, recorded and LIVE, taught by top-tier experts in all subject areas for grade school, middle school, and high school students. Visit HomeschoolConnections.com to learn more.

About the Employer

We connect your Catholic homeschool to the experts.

And in the spirit of the New Evangelization and in the light of Pope St. John Paul II's teaching on the domestic church, Homeschool Connections seeks to use technology to enhance a homeschool family's educational efforts by providing them the needed resources to achieve this endeavor.

Goals

We aspire to help parents with the education of their children in two respects: (1) to provide free, informative webinars for parents; and (2) to provide affordable and engaging courses from University-level professors and practitioners for students.