Long Term Substitute– High School Chemistry Teacher

Innovationcharter; Tyngsborough (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a full-time HS Chemistry teacher to cover a short-term leave this spring in Tyngsboro, MA. The school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes rigorous, culturally responsive learning through project-based assessments and real-world applications.

Successful candidates will be passionate about teaching, collaborating with a close-knit community of teachers, students, and families, and committed to equity and professional growth within the school’s

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Teach high school chemistry to students, applying project-based assessments and real-world applications.
• Advise a group of students as part of a teacher advisory role.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a rigorous and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Long Term Substitute- HS Chemistry Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5506151
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a full-time HS Chemistry teacher for a short team leave this spring. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 39% students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ.

IACS seeks to serve all students within an academically rigorous and culturally responsive community of learners. Teachers use project-based assessments and engage students in real world applications of their learning through a curriculum designed to challenge students to become critical thinkers, collaborative problem-solvers, and self-directed learners.

Successful candidates will be passionate learners and collaborators who are committed to the school’s mission and invested in the academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Our school has a close-knit community of teachers, students, administration, and parents. Teachers serve as advisors to a group of 12-13 students each year, building strong relationships with students outside of the academic classroom.

IACS has a strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Science: Chemistry

Welcome to Innovation Academy Charter School

Innovation Academy Charter School is a tuition free, college preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the school serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School, our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators, and invested community members for our complex and evolving world.IACS is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status, homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required