AP Chemistry Teacher

A PLUS 1 ACADEMY CORPORATION; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

A PLUS 1 ACADEMY CORPORATION in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced AP Chemistry Teacher to join its teaching team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching AP Chemistry classes, preparing students for their exams, and ensuring they understand key concepts. Applicants should have a strong background in Chemistry and prior experience with AP Chemistry is preferred. This role emphasizes developing students' problem-solving skills and exam strategies, with a focus on small-group and one-on-one teaching.

Qualifications

• A strong background in Chemistry is essential.
• Experience in teaching or tutoring AP Chemistry is preferred.
• Familiarity with AP exam formats and expectations is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach AP Chemistry in small groups or one-on-one.
• Prepare students for the AP Chemistry exam.
• Explain key topics clearly, such as atomic structure and thermodynamics.
• Help students improve their calculation and lab skills.
• Communicate student progress with class feedback.
• Adapt materials based on student needs.

Skills

Strong background in Chemistry

Prior AP Chemistry teaching or tutoring experience

Familiarity with AP Chemistry exam format

Ability to teach in person

Patient and good with high school students

Experience with Chemistry competitions

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development

Job Description

A+1 Academy is looking for an experienced AP Chemistry Teacher to join our teaching team. We are seeking someone who is familiar with the AP Chemistry curriculum and can help high school students build strong conceptual understanding, problem‑solving skills, and AP exam strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach AP Chemistry small‑group or 1‑on‑1 classes
• Prepare students for the AP Chemistry exam, including MCQ and FRQ practice
• Explain key topics clearly, such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, acids and bases, and electrochemistry
• Help students improve calculation accuracy, lab‑based reasoning, data interpretation, and experimental design skills
• Provide class feedback and communicate student progress when needed
• Prepare lesson materials or adapt existing curriculum based on student needs

Qualifications

• Strong background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Prior AP Chemistry teaching or tutoring experience preferred
• Familiarity with AP Chemistry exam format and College Board expectations
• Able to teach in person in Irvine, CA preferred
• Responsible, patient, and good at working with high school students
• Experience with Chemistry Olympiad or other chemistry competitions is a plus