PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL - USA

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

EFFECTIVE DATE: AUGUST 2026

Brief Description of School:

The Village School is a Nord Anglia Education school located in Houston, Texas, serving a diverse and globally minded student population. The High School offers a broad and ambitious academic program including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Advanced Placement (AP), STEM pathways, and specialized diploma tracks. We are committed to academic excellence, high expectations, and preparing students to think critically, engage in scientific inquiry, and apply biological knowledge to real-world challenges.

Our faculty collaborate within a culture that values innovation, professional growth,

safeguarding, inclusion, and student well being.

Brief Description of Position:

The Village School is seeking a highly qualified High School Psychology Teacher to deliver rigorous and engaging instruction that develops students’ understanding of psychological theory, research methods, and the application of psychology to real-world contexts.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons aligned to IB and/or AP standards (IB experience strongly preferred).

• Develop students’ understanding of core approaches in psychology (biological, cognitive, sociocultural) and research methodology.

• Teach students to critically evaluate research studies, analyze data, and construct evidence-based written arguments.

• Support students in the completion of internal assessments (e.g., experimental research investigations).

• Use formative and summative assessment to guide instruction and provide timely, meaningful feedback.

• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.

• Maintain high expectations for academic progress, classroom discourse, and behavior.

• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues regarding student achievement and well being.

• Participate actively in professional learning and contribute to the wider school community.

• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Psychology or a closely related field.

• Teaching certification or equivalent professional training.

• Strong pedagogical understanding of biology instruction, laboratory design, and assessment.

• Demonstrated expertise in secondary-level biology.

• IB and/or AP experience preferred (e.g., IB Biology SL/HL, AP Biology).

• Commitment to continuous professional growth.

Professional Attributes:

• High professional and ethical standards.

• Collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented.

• Culturally responsive and inclusive.

• Aligned with Village values: Accountable, Strategic, Collaborative, Entrepreneurial,

• Enabling, Agile, and Resilient.

Important:

Applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application. The Village School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Please send your CV and a full cover letter to carl.newman@thevillageschool.com and include: REF: www.ibschooljobs.com- Application for position as Psychology Teacher in the subject line of your mail

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