Chemistry Teacher

Compass Community Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Chemistry teacher to join their Midtown campus. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a small, collaborative school environment dedicated to academic excellence and character education. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a strong commitment to fostering student learning in a supportive atmosphere. With competitive salary ranges, robust benefits, and a focus on professional development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in students' lives and contribute to a vibrant educational community.

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, and vision plan

100% employer-funded short-term disability

Life and accidental death insurance

Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System

Sign-on bonuses available

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Tennessee teaching license preferred.
• Strong content knowledge in science and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality work in content areas for student success.
• Establish a supportive and joyful classroom culture.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Content knowledge in science

Ability to lead students

Commitment to advance student learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee teaching license

Job description

Compass Community Schools is seeking an experienced Chemistry teacher at our Midtown campus for the 2025-2026 school year.

High School Teacher Pay & Perks:

1. Intentionally small school setting – less than 400 students in total
2. Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a department lead, plus network level support for development
3. Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to premiums
4. 100% employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance
5. Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated pension plan)
6. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000
7. Sign-on bonuses available

High School Teacher Qualifications:

1. REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree
2. PREFERRED: valid Tennessee teaching license
3. ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
4. Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools
5. Strong content knowledge in specific content areas (English-language arts, history, math and science)
6. Driving commitment to advance student learning
7. Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning environment
8. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
9. Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build productive relationships with students and colleagues
10. Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar
11. Utmost personal and professional integrity

High School Teacher Primary Responsibilities:

1. Daily, high-quality work in content areas, ensuring student post-secondary success
2. Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three pillars: academic excellence, values based character education, and service learning in the community.
3. Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student learning.
4. Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful classroom culture that has high expectations for students’ individual and collective success.
5. Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency.
6. Monitor student progress to ensure that student needs are being met.
7. Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
8. Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

About us:

In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one high) in the Memphis community. Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideal of education: “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” This true education – provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture – will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.