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Overview of High School
Founded in 1916, West Catholic Preparatory High School has enjoyed a rich history of preparing young people to compete in college and career settings. The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program, and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character, and leadership.
West Catholic Preparatory High School Mission Statement
West Catholic Preparatory High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, intellectual, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever-changing global society.
West Catholic Preparatory High School Belief Statement
At West Catholic Preparatory Catholic High, we believe our education…
- Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need
- Is grounded in the Catholic message of gospel values;
- Is a ministry that participates in God’s saving work;
- Develops each person’s full potential-spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physical;
- Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need;
- Promotes learning in a collaborative effort between home and school;
- Fosters mutual respect among students, teachers, administrators, and all members of the school community;
- Should be made available to all students regardless of ethnicity, religious affiliation, or socio-economic status;
- Encourages respect for and an understanding of our multicultural family.
Chemistry Teacher Job Description
Most of a chemistry teacher's time is spent with students in the classroom, with a smaller percentage spent on planning periods and meetings with other staff and parents. The duties of a chemistry teacher include creating lesson plans; preparing and delivering lectures; creating and supervising laboratory activities for students; evaluating student performance; maintaining classroom records; meeting with parents, teachers, and other professionals; and participating in campus events. They may use various teaching techniques, including textbooks, whiteboards, technology integration, and hands-on materials.
Qualifications
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
- High expectations for all students
- Strategic thinker who can execute on multiple priorities
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study or equivalent experience.