2026-2027 Science Teacher (Chemistry)

Ednovate Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,250 - 120,019; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid family leave

Flexible spending account options

Fitness and entertainment discounts

403(b) retirement savings plan

Job summary

An educational organization in Los Angeles seeks a dedicated Chemistry Teacher committed to fostering student success and social justice. The ideal candidate will develop and implement innovative curriculum while mentoring students throughout their high school experience. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and a California teaching credential. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,250 to $120,019, coupled with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teaching experience in a relevant subject area.
• Content expertise in chemistry is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a rigorous standards-aligned chemistry curriculum.
• Provide personalized instruction and feedback.
• Build relationships with students as their mentor.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Mission-driven

Social justice advocacy

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California Single Subject Teaching Credential

Job description

Science Teacher (Chemistry)

Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

Ednovate Background

Ednovate launched its first school in 2012. Since then, we’ve grown to eight schools and are on a trajectory to reach 11 schools in just the next few years (you can read more about our schools here). Ednovate is committed to serving areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college-prep education by building tuition‑free, safe, high‑performing public schools driven to create positive multi‑generational change.

We are made up of world travelers, nacho connoisseurs, KPOP business owners, and Beyonce fans. We love LA and OC, and we’re our students’ biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you? Keep reading.

Position Overview

As a Chemistry Teacher, you will drive exceptional student learning, ensuring all meet or exceed ambitious standards for academic and social‑emotional growth and achievement. In addition to planning and implementing a rigorous standards‑aligned chemistry curriculum, you will coach and support a cohort of advisees throughout their time at Ednovate and actively contribute to a positive, solutions‑oriented team and school culture. This role is an exciting opportunity for educators who believe deeply that all students can and must achieve at high levels and who are hungry to learn and grow as in a collaborative, results‑oriented environment. This full‑time, exempt position reports to the principal.

What You’ll Do

• Master your content. Develop and implement cutting edge digital curriculum, powered by the Common Core Standards/NGSS Standards, and ensure students across all identity groups have access to a high‑quality, personalized college prep experience. Provide students with a foundational understanding of matter, its properties, and how it changes, fostering scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills through hands‑on discovery and inspiring a lifelong love of science.
• Implement best‑in‑class personalized instruction. Create and execute rigorous lesson and unit plans through backwards planning. Regularly track student mastery through Ednovate’s data systems and use a data‑driven approach to regularly adapt instruction. Lead students in developing their passion and purpose through project‑based learning opportunities. Provide students with clear, actionable feedback to drive continuous growth.
• Build transformative relationships with students. Through your advisory, mentor a group of students throughout their high school experience. Support advisees in meeting yearly promotion requirements through guided reflection and one‑on‑one conferences.
• Create and maintain a caring and accountable student culture. Establish clear, consistent, logical class structures, routines, and expectations aligned with our student culture model. Foster a sense of community through relationship‑building among students. Hold consistently high expectations for all students and support students to meet them. Create a sense of urgency, optimism, and engagement among students.
• Contribute positively to the team. Build positive relationships with your teammates. Lean into your vulnerability as a means of building trust. Actively engage in difficult conversations and debate to ensure the best ideas surface. Drive for clarity in decision making. Seek, implement, and offer feedback necessary for individual and team growth. Commit to collective results.

Who You’ll Be

• Mission‑driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under‑represented students.
• Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families.
• Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability.
• Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families.
• Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking to “find a way or make one” to master your craft and improve results.

We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• A California Single Subject Teaching Credential or Out of State Teaching Credential, preferred; clear path to receiving a teaching credential within a year, required.
• 2+ years of teaching experience in a relevant subject area with a strong record of improving student learning, strongly preferred.
• Significant content expertise in chemistry, required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students, families), required.

We’re Committed To Giving You

• A competitive and transparent salary ($70,250‑$120,019, depending on background and experience).
• Medical, dental and vision coverage - including a fully‑paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options.
• Paid family leave, short‑term disability and life insurance benefits.
• Fitness and entertainment discounts.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan, with company matching up to 3%.
• A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family.

We Believe in Inclusion

We aim to intentionally develop a schoolwide culture in which every student and teammate feels a sense of belonging. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

We know applying for a new job can be daunting, and studies have shown that individuals from historically underrepresented communities may only apply to roles when they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. You may be just the person we need! If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to email [e-mail]. We are here to help.