Teacher - Chemistry (LTS)

North Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Andover Public Schools is seeking a full-time Chemistry Teacher for a temporary position covering a leave of absence. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction, maintaining classroom management, and participating in curriculum development. The position requires a valid Massachusetts teaching license in chemistry and a commitment to fostering student achievement.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts license in chemistry required.
• Promote high standards for student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality instructional experiences.
• Maintain classroom management and promote student learning.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development.

Skills

Instructional Strategies

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license

Job description

This job posting is for a full-time science (chemistry) teacher starting on or around September 25, 2025 through April 30, 2026. This is a temporary position covering a leave of absence.

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Chemistry

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The classroom teacher is responsible for delivering high quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district. Essential duties for all faculty members include: classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents and colleagues; active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities and pedagogy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in specific subject area(s)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides learning experiences in the subject area, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Follows professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working in a school setting. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor environment with work inside about 85% of the time and work outside about 15% of the work schedule. Ability to stand/sit and/or squat for extended periods of time. Perform other duties that may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY

As negotiated by the North Andover School Committee and the North Andover Teachers Association. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.