Chemistry Teacher

East Hartford High School; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford High School is seeking a certified Chemistry Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing instruction that helps students develop into mature and responsible individuals. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant certification, and a commitment to student success and engagement. Responsibilities include lesson planning, creating a positive learning environment, and assessing student progress within a supportive educational framework.

Qualifications

• Certified in subject area required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Guides the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certification in subject area

Job description

Position Type:
High School Teaching/ Science - Chemistry

Date Posted:
6/5/2025

Location:
East Hartford High School

Date Available:
2025-2026 School Year

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Online Application

Letter of Interest

Resume

Copy of Certification

Official Transcripts

Three Current Letters of Recommendation

Other: Letter of interest should include backgroud information

*Applicants must be certified to teach the subject area.**'

Chemistry Teacher -(2025-2026 School Year)
Salary: Per Contract
The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of Certification
• Official Transcripts
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation
• Other: Letter of interest should include backgroud information

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Certified in subject area
2. Bachelor’s degree required.
3. Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal or supervisor.

SUPERVISES: Students in class.

JOB GOAL:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students.
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month year. Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.