High School Biology and Chemistry Teacher

Job Description

Full-Time Faculty Position
Salary Range: $70,000-$100,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Reports to: Head of Upper School / Academic Dean

About Stella Maris School
Stella Maris is a growing independent Catholic school in Stamford, forming young men of virtue, intellect, faith, and character. Rooted in a classical liberal-arts tradition and committed to academic excellence, we seek teachers who integrate strong subject mastery with a deep sense of mission. Our faculty model integrity, order, curiosity, and the joy of learning, helping students become leaders who serve their families, Church, and communities with clarity of mind and generosity of heart.

The Science Teacher will teach high-school Chemistry and Biology (including lab-based instruction) and contribute to the continued development of a rigorous, hands-on science curriculum. The ideal candidate loves their subject, brings energy to the classroom, and embraces the formation of adolescent men in a school environment that blends tradition with a forward-thinking view of scientific inquiry.
Faculty at Stella Maris collaborate across departments, engage with families, participate in school life, and help build a culture of excellence, joy, and virtue.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field required. An advanced degree in education or the sciences is preferred. Prior teaching experience (2+ years) strongly desired. Connecticut certification in relevant Science areas (7-12) is preferred
Passion for Catholic education and comfort with teaching in an environment that integrates faith, reason, virtue, and the natural sciences
Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to partner with families.
Commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and ongoing improvement of curriculum and instruction

Duties & Responsibilities
Instruction & Learning
Plan, teach, and assess Chemistry and Biology courses aligned with school standards and classical-inquiry pedagogy
Deliver engaging lessons that encourage critical thinking, experimentation, scientific literacy, and wonder about the natural world
Maintain a well-organized, safe laboratory environment and model best practices in lab safety.
Prepare students for science fairs, competitions, and exhibitions of learning.
Build strong rapport with students, guiding them to become young men of initiative, integrity, and sound judgment
Communicate with parents and guardians about student progress and classroom activities
Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen the Science Department and the overall Stella Maris curriculum
Participate in school events, faculty meetings, formation opportunities, and professional development

Mission-Driven Contribution
Support the spiritual and communal life of the school (e.g., service projects, mentorship, liturgies)
Live out and model the virtues central to Stella Maris: charity, fortitude, temperance, prudence, and a Marian spirit of joy and service.

About the Employer

In partnership with families, Stella Maris schools are dedicated to fostering the growth and flourishing of each student by cultivating virtues within the context of a lifelong friendship with Christ. Our educational approach emphasizes the holistic development of the person-academically, morally, and spiritually-so that each student may discover their unique purpose and live a life of meaning and service.