Chemistry Teacher (SY25-26, High School)

Veritas Prep; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Chemistry Teacher to inspire and prepare students for college-level work. This role emphasizes creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued. You'll engage students through rigorous instruction and foster critical thinking and leadership skills. Collaborating with a dedicated team, you will utilize data to support student growth and actively participate in professional development. Join a diverse community committed to breaking down barriers to college access and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Supportive Community Environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of teaching experience, preferably in secondary education.
• Deep content knowledge in Chemistry and a passion for student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach 10th grade Chemistry and a Seminar course focused on college readiness.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in professional development.

Skills

Chemistry Knowledge

Classroom Management

Student-Centered Teaching

Data-Driven Instruction

Anti-Racism and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MA Teaching License in Chemistry

Tools

Naviance

Job description

What You’ll Do

As the Chemistry Teacher at Veritas Prep High School you’ll provide our students with engaging and rigorous instruction in science and specifically chemistry that will prepare them for college-level work. You’ll work with a team to create a community where students of all identities feel safe, seen, and included, centering students in the classroom and fostering student-led discourse, critical thinking, and leadership skills.You’ll collaborate with content and grade level colleagues and our higher education partners for coherence and alignment in our work and efficiency in preparing students for the next level.

You’ll also:

• Teach all 10th grade Chemistry classes, providing targeted supports to students where appropriate
• Teach a Seminar course focused on college, career and life readiness, using the Naviance platform and a curriculum aligned with our college partners.
• Utilize and continually strengthen your deep content knowledge to prepare high-quality, effective lessons
• Learn, contribute to and use school-wide routines and systems that help our school run smoothly and keep the focus on teaching and learning
• Use data to make decisions and to support the growth of our students in the classroom
• Support the development of valuable college and career readiness skills and embed this skill-building into your lessons and daily interactions
• Build deep relationships and actively partner and communicate with parents, families, and community partners
• Engage in learning about and supporting anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education
• Support a school-wide student-centered culture, providing opportunities for student feedback and leadership
• Actively engage in professional development and coaching to continually improve your practice

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things

• Relentless pursuit of a classroom that centers students and continuously improves learning outcomes

• A passion for continuous growth as an educator
• A commitment to creating engaging learning experiences that are relevant to our students’ lives and prepare them for success in an early college setting
• One to two years of teaching experience (preferably at the secondary level)
• Deep content knowledge in Chemistry
• Bachelor’s degree
• Have or be eligible for a MA teaching license in Chemistry (8-12)
• SEI endorsement within one year of employment
• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment
• Alignment with our Values of
• Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way.
• Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration.
• One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission.

Think you don’t quite meet all the qualifications listed above? Apply anyway! We are looking for a truly diverse team of educators, and research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every requirement. We are working to become an anti-racist organization and want to recruit and support a diverse staff, to understand the history of inequity in education, and to ensure students see teachers, staff, and leaders who look like them working in their schools.

Want to learn more? Set up a call with a recruiter by emailing [e-mail].

Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school.

At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school.

Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation.

Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.