Chemistry Teacher: Create Engaging, Safe Lab Experiments

HTU; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Maryland seeks a dedicated science teacher to deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons, plan labs, and foster inquiry among students.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher with Maryland State Department of Education licensure, strong classroom management, and the ability to work with diverse students, parents, and staff in a 10-month school year.

Candidates should maintain records, use technology in classes, and participate on committees as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and licensure required by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Exemplary human relation skills.
• Exemplary organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Develop a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments.
• Demonstrate scientific concepts using apparatus, experiments, and instructional aids.
• Instruct students in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and implement lab-based science lessons based on school standards.
• Organize laboratory activities for optimum learning.
• Provide individual or small group instruction to adapt curriculum to student needs and accommodate multiple projects and experiments.
• Encourage students to grow, learn, and improve.
• Teach science at a level appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Use the latest technology in classes.
• Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet all students' needs.
• Provide an environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
• Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Serve on special committees.

Skills

Exemplary human relation skills

Exemplary organizational and planning

Ability to work with students, parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher and licensure as established by the Maryland State Department of Education

Job description

HTU in Maryland seeks a dedicated science teacher to deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons, plan labs, and foster inquiry among students.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher with Maryland State Department of Education licensure, strong classroom management, and the ability to work with diverse students, parents, and staff in a 10-month school year.

Candidates should maintain records, use technology in classes, and participate on committees as needed.