High School Chemistry Teacher (Start 2025-2026 school year)

Peabody Public Schools; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a passionate High School Chemistry Teacher to inspire and challenge students. This role emphasizes collaboration among educators and community partners to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Chemistry, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to student success. Join a community dedicated to lifelong learning and critical thinking, where your contributions will help shape the future of students in a diverse and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree and appropriate teaching license.
• Knowledge and experience in teaching Chemistry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and empower students in their academic journey.
• Implement differentiated instructional strategies for diverse learners.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Chemistry

Differentiated Instruction

Collaboration

Bilingualism

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

High School Chemistry Teacher

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School is seeking a dynamic and passionate Chemistry Teacher to join our high school faculty. The ideal candidate will inspire, empower, and challenge students to reach their fullest potential and strive for excellence in their academic journey. This role requires the ability to effectively teach students at all levels, including Advanced Placement (AP).

At our school, we believe in the power of collaboration, where educators and community partners work together to ensure student success in a safe, inclusive, and student-centered environment. We are a community of lifelong learners who value the unique qualities of each individual while fostering a culture of integrity, courage, and respect for diversity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING):

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree and appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license.
• Knowledge and experience teaching Chemistry.
• Ability to implement a variety of differentiated instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts Science & Technology Frameworks and Science and Engineering Practices.
• Passionate about working with students and providing the individual interventions needed for success.
• Collaboration-oriented personal and teaching philosophy.
• Willingness to engage in school community and events.

• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Bilingualism is a highly desired skill for a position, but not a requirement.

Salary based on Unit A Teacher contract salary schedule, which can be found at:

Go to https://peabody.k12.ma.us/departments/human-resources/

Scroll down to the Unit A Salary schedule.

Peabody is a Gateway City: a midsize urban center that anchors regional economies around the Northshore of Boston. Our diverse student population adds value to the educational and cultural experience in our School District.

We prepare students to be lifelong learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an ever-changing world.

Join us!

The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities. The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.