Chemistry Teacher

LONG TERM SUB - Chemistry Teacher(Anticipated)

Starting roughly December 2025 for 8 to 10 weeks.

Overview:

Science teachers are responsible for creating safe, engaging, and respectful learning environments for all students. This individual demonstrates sound pedagogical knowledge and understanding of the different aspects of chemistry. The candidate has an understanding of the concepts, processes and techniques related to the scientific process, specifically those related to Chemistry. The candidate employs a variety of age and developmentally appropriate instructional methods and tools designed to meet the needs of all learners. The ideal candidate collaborates well with the Curriculum Coordinator, Science Lead, and colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness with a diverse group of students. The candidate can successfully establish strong relationships with students, faculty, parents, and community. This position is for 5 sections of Chemistry.

Strong candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

Licensing Requirements:

Learn More:

Westford Academy Program of Studies

Substitute Handbook

LONG TERM SUB - Chemistry Teacher

(Anticipated)

Starting roughly December 2025 for 8 to 10 weeks.

Overview:

Science teachers are responsible for creating safe, engaging, and respectful learning environments for all students. This individual demonstrates sound pedagogical knowledge and understanding of the different aspects of chemistry. The candidate has an understanding of the concepts, processes and techniques related to the scientific process, specifically those related to Chemistry. The candidate employs a variety of age and developmentally appropriate instructional methods and tools designed to meet the needs of all learners. The ideal candidate collaborates well with the Curriculum Coordinator, Science Lead, and colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness with a diverse group of students. The candidate can successfully establish strong relationships with students, faculty, parents, and community. This position is for 5 sections of Chemistry.

Strong candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Plan, organize, and deliver lessons and learning activities that align with the concepts, processes and techniques related to the scientific process, specifically those related to Chemistry and utilize the Universal Design for Learning guidelines
• Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging for students and in which mutual respect is shown
• Facilitate lab experiences for students that are engaging and directly relate to relevant concepts
• Implement authentic assessments to determine student growth and effectively communicate feedback and data to students, parents, administration
• Work with colleagues to plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do
• Incorporate a variety of instructional methods, technology, and media best suited for science content and skills
• Establish and maintain standards for student behavior that afford a healthy, safe, and enjoyable learning environment
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

Licensing Requirements:

• DESE Licensure in Chemistry (8-12)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Degree with a concentration in Chemistry preferred

Learn More:

Westford Academy Program of Studies

Substitute Handbook

Position Type:Part-time

Salary:$301 to $335 Per Day

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Chemistry

Westford Academy is a public comprehensive high school with a student population strongly oriented to college placement. Advanced placement courses or seminars are offered in Studio Art, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science, English Literature, Psychology, United States History, French, Spanish, German, Latin. Accredited by: New England Association of Schools and Colleges Music/Art departments provide strong pre-vocational and avocational courses and opportunities to participate in many areas of performing and visual arts. Studio arts, symphonic band, marching band, theatre arts, and television productions are amoung the programs available to students. 120 classroom teachers - 95% Masters degrees, 3 Doctorates. Average class size - 1:23 students.

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Daniel Twomey , Principal
• 30 Patten Road
• Westford, Massachusetts 01886
• Phone: 978-692-5570
• Fax: 978-692-5502
• Email: