Chemistry Teacher

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Science - Chemistry

Date Posted:
9/16/2025

Location:
East Haven High School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Anticipated East Haven High School Chemistry Teacher
East Haven Board of Education

Salary: As stipulated in the EHEA/ Board Agreement
Job Title: High School Chemistry Teacher
Reports To: Assistant Principal
Location: East Haven High School
Level: Grades 9-12
Education: The successful candidate must hold current CT certification in chemistry (7-12) (031) as well as at least one additional science certification;
Preferably Physics 7-12 (032).

• The successful candidate must have in-depth knowledge of:
  • developing students' understanding of chemistry concepts and skills
  • developing lessons that are aligned to the Common Core State Standards as well as Next Generation Science Standards
  • integrating technology and digital resources into instruction
  • strong classroom management and organizational skills
  • differentiation
  • content area literacy
  • assessment (summative and formative)

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Create a classroom environment that supports students' development of chemistry content knowledge, conceptual understanding, and related skills, knowledge and successful experience

• Implementing research-based instructional practices
• Using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data to drive instruction
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators
• Think flexibly and adapt to the specific instructional needs of students
• Collect data to measure impact on instruction and student achievement
• Develop goals related to teacher practice, student growth and school improvement
• Develop and revise curriculum and various types of assessments that align with district initiatives

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities which comprise this position.