Immediate: Upper School Chemistry Teacher in Sandy Spring, Maryland at Sandy Spring Friends School

Founded in 1961, Sandy Spring Friends School is a progressive, coed, academically-rigorous day and boarding school serving students from age three through 12th grade. The campus is located on 140 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the School is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education and accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.

Our school’s culture, rooted in the idea that collaboration engenders achievement, can be traced to our Quaker heritage and abiding belief in the Quaker values of simplicity, equality, honesty, stewardship of the environment, and peaceful resolution of conflict.

Immediate: 2026 - 2027 Upper School Chemistry Teacher, Full time, 10 month, exempt

Summary: The Upper School (grades 9–12) has an immediate opening for a Chemistry Teacher. The successful candidate will teach Chemistry and Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry.

The Science Department prepares students to engage in scientific inquiry through hands-on experiences. The Science Department focuses on fostering innate curiosity, critical thinking, and an intuitive understanding of chemistry. The Chemistry teacher will support the mission of the science department by delivering high-quality, student engaging instruction. Through inquiry-based learning and hands-on laboratory experiences, students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to engage meaningfully with the world around them.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science, or Science Education. Candidates with three years of teaching experience at the high school level are preferred; however, individuals with less experience who have demonstrated an exemplary first teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with Upper School students in a supportive college-preparatory environment and a commitment to delivering high-quality, student-engaging instruction. Experience teaching Chemistry and AP Chemistry is preferred.

Candidates should possess basic computer literacy and experience using Google Workspace for both administrative and instructional purposes, as well as strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. A commitment to inquiry-based learning, collaborative teaching practices, differentiated instruction, and supporting students with diverse learning needs is essential.

Summary of Benefits:

Salary: $53,000 - $92,000

At SSFS, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

• Disability & Life Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, along with life insurance for peace of mind at no cost to employees.

• Retirement Savings: 403(B) plan with employer contributions to help you save for the future.

• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.

• Employee Assistance: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

• Tuition: Financial aid available to children of SSFS employees.

• Childcare Discounts: Discounted After Care and Summer Camp programs for employees' children.

• Convenience Perks: Free parking, free lunch, and access to our library and gym facilities.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and ongoing professional development initiatives.

• Campus Amenities: Work in a beautiful, historic campus with walking paths. We are a smoke-free, environmentally conscious community.

Physical Requirements: The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a large campus with uneven pavement; bending and squatting as required to participate in activities; sitting and standing for long periods of time during the school day; lifting/carrying boxes up to 25 pounds; and the ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom and office setting.

Commitment to Diversity: Sandy Spring Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs.