High School Chemistry Teacher

Mission Contribution : The High School Chemistry Teacher is results-driven and delivers high-quality chemistry instruction to support academic achievement and career readiness. This role fosters scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills by implementing rigorous instructional strategies aligned with state standards. The High School Chemistry Teacher plays a key role in equipping students with the scientific knowledge and laboratory skills necessary for postsecondary success.

Summary : The High School Chemistry Teacher is performance-driven and leads engaging instruction in chemistry, scientific inquiry, and laboratory practices. This role designs and delivers curriculum that meets diverse learning needs, assesses student progress, and applies differentiated instructional strategies to enhance student outcomes. The High School Chemistry Teacher collaborates with staff to create a supportive learning environment and ensure student success.

Essential Functions :

• Design and deliver chemistry instruction aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and Excel Center guidelines to support student achievement, ensuring mastery of chemistry concepts as evidenced by assessment results.
• Teach foundational and advanced chemistry concepts, while providing targeted remediation to enhance scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Implement a variety of instructional strategies, including hands-on laboratory experiments, inquiry-based learning, and technology integration, to foster student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate varying skill levels, learning styles, and academic needs, ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed.
• Ensure a structured and respectful classroom environment that aligns with the Excel Center's expectations, fostering a positive learning atmosphere and student engagement.
• Foster a classroom culture of high expectations, critical thinking, and respect, ensuring a positive learning environment as reflected in student engagement and feedback.
• Prepare students for state-mandated assessments and other academic benchmarks, reinforcing key chemistry concepts through effective instruction.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, ensuring adherence to laboratory safety protocols and procedures in compliance with school and state regulations.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach initiatives to promote academic opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, lesson plans, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission in accordance with school policies.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, provide actionable feedback, and track demonstrated improvement in chemistry proficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, and administrative staff to develop and implement student support strategies that promote academic success.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities and collaborative initiatives to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide improvement efforts.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and company-related events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
• Adhere to all Goodwill and Excel Center policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Experience :

Special Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

The physical and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

Empowering Individuals