Part-Time Biology Teacher

Job overview

The Part-Time Biology Teacher works onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $13,000–$18,000 per section per year. The teacher supports the founding science program at Davis School Chicago, a college-preparatory high school scheduled to open in fall 2027. The role delivers Biology and Biology Honors instruction while helping establish the school’s science curriculum and culture. Through laboratory-rich, inquiry-based learning, students build scientific reasoning, quantitative literacy, and practical laboratory habits as part of a vertically aligned science sequence.

What you'll do

• Teach assigned Biology and Biology Honors sections
• design standards-based, laboratory-rich lessons using real data and questions
• maintain laboratory safety
• promote inquiry, research, field and data-driven investigation, and project-based learning
• differentiate instruction
• use educational technology and current life-science research
• assess student progress and provide timely feedback
• collaborate on vertically aligned science curriculum
• mentor and advise students
• communicate with families
• collaborate across departments
• contribute to school programming, faculty meetings, professional development, and community events as scoped for a part-time role.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time biology teacher

davis chicago

chicago il

biology

biology honors

high school science

laboratory instruction

inquiry-based learning

science curriculum

founding faculty

bachelor’s degree required

$13,000–$18,000 per section/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid leave and paid sick leave accrue as required by law
• this position is not eligible for the school’s benefits package.

Why this role

Founding faculty position shaping curriculum, traditions, and school culture. Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree and Illinois high school science license are preferred.

About the employer

Davis Chicago is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.