Chemistry Teacher

Job Description

Title: Chemistry Teacher

Company Name: Methodist English Medium School

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 26 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Mirpur 1)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): School

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or a related discipline from a recognized university.

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): School

• Age At least 26 years

• Professional teaching qualification or training will be an advantage.

• Strong subject knowledge appropriate for teaching secondary and higher secondary Chemistry.

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant teaching experience, preferably in an English Medium school.

• Experience teaching Edexcel Chemistry will be an advantage.

• Experience in conducting and supervising school laboratory practicals will be highly desirable.

• Candidates with strong subject knowledge, practical skills, and relevant teaching competencies may also be considered.

Required Competencies

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Chemistry and scientific principles.

• Strong ability to explain complex concepts in a simple, clear, and engaging manner.

• Good English communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.

• Ability to conduct effective and safe laboratory experiments and practical activities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to use innovative, interactive, and student-centred teaching approaches.

• Commitment to students’ academic, personal, and intellectual development.

• Commitment to professional ethics, continuous learning, and the values of the institution.

Methodist English Medium School (MEMS), a programme of Bangladesh Methodist Church Trust, invites applications from qualified, committed, enthusiastic, and student-focused professionals for the position of Chemistry Teacher to teach students at the secondary and higher secondary levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured, and age-appropriate Chemistry lessons in accordance with the relevant Edexcel curriculum.

• Develop students’ conceptual understanding, scientific reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ensure learning through fun by incorporating interactive, student-centred, and age-appropriate teaching methodologies that make Chemistry interesting, understandable, and relevant to real-life situations.

• Explain complex chemical concepts clearly through experiments, demonstrations, models, visual resources, practical activities, and real-life applications.

• Plan and conduct laboratory experiments and practical activities in accordance with appropriate safety procedures.

• Prepare effective lesson plans, teaching materials, practical work, assignments, worksheets, and assessments.

• Assess students’ learning through classwork, homework, practical work, class tests, examinations, and other appropriate assessment methods.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date academic, assessment, and student progress records.

• Identify students’ individual learning needs and provide appropriate academic support, guidance, and enrichment.

• Provide constructive feedback to students and support them in improving their academic performance.

• Encourage students to participate in science fairs, Chemistry competitions, projects, Olympiads, and other academic activities.

• Promote students’ interest in scientific inquiry, experimentation, observation, and evidence-based thinking.

• Maintain a safe, inclusive, disciplined, and stimulating classroom and laboratory environment.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of laboratory equipment and chemicals in accordance with school safety procedures.

• Use appropriate digital tools, simulations, and educational technology to enhance Chemistry teaching and learning.

• Collaborate with Science Department colleagues and other faculty members in academic, interdisciplinary, co-curricular, and school-wide activities.

• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership regarding students’ academic progress and development.

• Uphold the school’s policies, professional standards, safeguarding requirements, and institutional values.

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of teaching practices.

• Perform other academic, co-curricular, and professional responsibilities assigned by the School Authority.

Salary & Benefits

• An attractive salary and benefits package will be offered to the selected candidate based on qualification, experience, competency, and suitability for the position.