Science Teacher- Chemistry

Medford Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medford Public Schools seeks a High School Science Teacher - Chemistry for the 2026/2027 school year at Medford High School. The role focuses on developing students' chemistry knowledge and problem-solving in diverse settings.

Candidates should plan and deliver a chemistry curriculum aligned with district goals, administer assessments, and maintain records. State licensure preferred; Bachelor's in education required; Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and pedagogy.
• Understanding of differentiated instruction for varied learning styles.
• Ability to plan, implement, and assess chemistry curriculum.
• Familiarity with district testing programs and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers high school chemistry curriculum aligned to district goals.
• Maintains a safe classroom and supports individualized and small group learning.
• Plans lessons and instructional materials.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning.
• Keeps accurate records of grading and attendance per district agreement.
• Administers standardized tests per district testing programs.

Skills

Teaching methods

Educational pedagogy

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment & grading

Record-keeping

Teacher certification (K-12)

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree

Prior teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education discipline

Master's degree preferred

MA State Certification/Licensure K-12 preferred

Job description

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Science - Chemistry
  
• Date Posted:
  2/2/2026
  
• Location:
  Medford High School
  

High School Science Teacher- Chemistry

SY 2026/2027

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in Chemistryand the ability to problem solve in a wide variety of settings.

Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers high school chemistrycurriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized andsmall group instruction, and student learning.
• Plans lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning.
• Maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, andattendance as required by the CBA agreement between the Medford Public Schools and the Medford Teachers Association.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well asdifferentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of curriculum andconcepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation process with regard to performance and professional growth as required in the CBA agreement between the Medford Teachers Association and the Medford Public Schools.
• MA State Certification/Licensure K-12 Preferred but not required
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education disciplineapplicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level or discipline preferred.