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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biology, Pre-Med, or a related scientific field
Teaching certification or equivalent professional training
Strong pedagogical understanding of Biology instruction, assessment, and differentiation
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development
Demonstrates expert knowledge of Biology and Pre-Med content and effective instructional practices
Designs coherent sequences of lessons that deepen understanding and build complex scientific thinking and analytical skills
Uses formative and summative assessment to guide instruction, diagnose learning needs, and provide actionable feedback
Understands how young people develop and personalizes instruction based on ability, background, interests, and learning needs
Creates and maintains high expectations for student progress, behaviour, and classroom culture
Holds high professional and ethical standards and models integrity and respect
Flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement
Encourages curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners
Collaborates effectively and contributes positively to the wider school community
Culturally responsive, inclusive, and committed to student wellbeing and success
High School Director (or designated instructional leader)
Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations
Responsibilities
To deliver high-quality Biology and Pre-Med instruction that sets ambitious expectations and supports all learners in achieving strong academic outcomes
To create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and mastery of biological concepts and laboratory skills
Builds positive, productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
Set ambitious expectations for all students and take responsibility for their academic progress in Biology and Pre-Med coursework
Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote scientific inquiry, laboratory investigation, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking
Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment rooted in high standards of behaviour and mutual respect
Use assessment data to monitor learning, adjust instruction, differentiate support, and provide timely and meaningful feedback
Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues regarding student progress, achievement, and wellbeing
Participate actively in professional learning, reflect on teaching practice, and implement strategies to improve student outcomes
Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events, and wider Nord Anglia Education initiatives, fostering collaboration and global citizenship
Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions
Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance
Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction
Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes
Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success
Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
Job description
Job Posting Date: 11 Mar 2026
Location: Houston, US
Job ID: 8887
School: The Village School
Company: Nord Anglia Education
The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.
The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.
Position Summary / Job Goals:
To deliver high-quality Biology and Pre-Med instruction that sets ambitious expectations and supports all learners in achieving strong academic outcomes. To create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and mastery of biological concepts and laboratory skills.
Qualifications / Training:
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biology, Pre-Med, or a related scientific field.
• Teaching certification or equivalent professional training.
• Strong pedagogical understanding of Biology instruction, assessment, and differentiation.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
Experience / Knowledge:
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of Biology and Pre-Med content and effective instructional practices.
• Designs coherent sequences of lessons that deepen understanding and build complex scientific thinking and analytical skills.
• Uses formative and summative assessment to guide instruction, diagnose learning needs, and provide actionable feedback.
• Understands how young people develop and personalizes instruction based on ability, background, interests, and learning needs.
• Creates and maintains high expectations for student progress, behaviour, and classroom culture.
• Experience with IB and/or AP Biology is preferred.
Attributes:
• Holds high professional and ethical standards and models integrity and respect.
• Builds positive, productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Encourages curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners.
• Collaborates effectively and contributes positively to the wider school community.
• Culturally responsive, inclusive, and committed to student wellbeing and success.
Reports to / Evaluated by:
High School Director (or designated instructional leader)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Set ambitious expectations for all students and take responsibility for their academic progress in Biology and Pre-Med coursework.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote scientific inquiry, laboratory investigation, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.
• Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment rooted in high standards of behaviour and mutual respect.
• Use assessment data to monitor learning, adjust instruction, differentiate support, and provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues regarding student progress, achievement, and wellbeing.
• Participate actively in professional learning, reflect on teaching practice, and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events, and wider Nord Anglia Education initiatives, fostering collaboration and global citizenship.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions.
Village Believes that Effective Employees are:
• Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
• Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
• Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
• Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
• Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic, and complex environment.
• Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.
Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his or her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.
TO APPLY:
Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancie
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biology, Pre-Med, or a related scientific field
Teaching certification or equivalent professional training
Strong pedagogical understanding of Biology instruction, assessment, and differentiation
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development
Demonstrates expert knowledge of Biology and Pre-Med content and effective instructional practices
Designs coherent sequences of lessons that deepen understanding and build complex scientific thinking and analytical skills
Uses formative and summative assessment to guide instruction, diagnose learning needs, and provide actionable feedback
Understands how young people develop and personalizes instruction based on ability, background, interests, and learning needs
Creates and maintains high expectations for student progress, behaviour, and classroom culture
Holds high professional and ethical standards and models integrity and respect
Flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement
Encourages curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners
Collaborates effectively and contributes positively to the wider school community
Culturally responsive, inclusive, and committed to student wellbeing and success
High School Director (or designated instructional leader)
Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations
Responsibilities
To deliver high-quality Biology and Pre-Med instruction that sets ambitious expectations and supports all learners in achieving strong academic outcomes
To create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and mastery of biological concepts and laboratory skills
Builds positive, productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
Set ambitious expectations for all students and take responsibility for their academic progress in Biology and Pre-Med coursework
Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote scientific inquiry, laboratory investigation, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking
Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment rooted in high standards of behaviour and mutual respect
Use assessment data to monitor learning, adjust instruction, differentiate support, and provide timely and meaningful feedback
Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues regarding student progress, achievement, and wellbeing
Participate actively in professional learning, reflect on teaching practice, and implement strategies to improve student outcomes
Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events, and wider Nord Anglia Education initiatives, fostering collaboration and global citizenship
Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions
Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance
Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction
Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes
Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success
Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
Job description
Job Posting Date: 11 Mar 2026
Location: Houston, US
Job ID: 8887
School: The Village School
Company: Nord Anglia Education
The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.
The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.
Position Summary / Job Goals:
To deliver high-quality Biology and Pre-Med instruction that sets ambitious expectations and supports all learners in achieving strong academic outcomes. To create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and mastery of biological concepts and laboratory skills.
Qualifications / Training:
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biology, Pre-Med, or a related scientific field.
• Teaching certification or equivalent professional training.
• Strong pedagogical understanding of Biology instruction, assessment, and differentiation.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
Experience / Knowledge:
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of Biology and Pre-Med content and effective instructional practices.
• Designs coherent sequences of lessons that deepen understanding and build complex scientific thinking and analytical skills.
• Uses formative and summative assessment to guide instruction, diagnose learning needs, and provide actionable feedback.
• Understands how young people develop and personalizes instruction based on ability, background, interests, and learning needs.
• Creates and maintains high expectations for student progress, behaviour, and classroom culture.
• Experience with IB and/or AP Biology is preferred.
Attributes:
• Holds high professional and ethical standards and models integrity and respect.
• Builds positive, productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Encourages curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners.
• Collaborates effectively and contributes positively to the wider school community.
• Culturally responsive, inclusive, and committed to student wellbeing and success.
Reports to / Evaluated by:
High School Director (or designated instructional leader)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Set ambitious expectations for all students and take responsibility for their academic progress in Biology and Pre-Med coursework.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote scientific inquiry, laboratory investigation, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.
• Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment rooted in high standards of behaviour and mutual respect.
• Use assessment data to monitor learning, adjust instruction, differentiate support, and provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues regarding student progress, achievement, and wellbeing.
• Participate actively in professional learning, reflect on teaching practice, and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events, and wider Nord Anglia Education initiatives, fostering collaboration and global citizenship.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions.
Village Believes that Effective Employees are:
• Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
• Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
• Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
• Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
• Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic, and complex environment.
• Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.
Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his or her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.
TO APPLY:
Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancie
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