Job Title

Chemistry Teacher

School/Organization

Coppin Academy/Baltimore City Public Schools

School Level

High School

Location (County)

Baltimore City

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Description

Our school is looking for an energetic, resourceful chemistry teacher who would be responsible for a full teaching load (5 classes) of General Chemistry in an urban setting.

How to Apply

The candidate must apply to Baltimore City Public Schools through the Human Capital Department at https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/jobs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Plans and implements an instructional program in Science - Chemistry and provides related educational services for students in grades 6 through 12. Manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required; Carries out a variety of student monitoring and supports activities.

Serves as a Science - Chemistry education classroom teacher in a high school (grades 9 through 12) or teaches middle school grades (grades 6 through 8). Classes taught may be single grade or multi grade level, are most often subject oriented, but may be skill or specialty oriented. Some positions work off site or in a combination of off-site and classroom settings. Performs duties within a team or departmental setting, but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. Some positions maybe assigned to reading or technology labs. Other positions maybe assigned to science labs or industrial arts/technology education labs where the use of chemicals and machinery necessitates a higher level of monitoring to prevent accidental injury to students.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry education or eligible for a conditional certification in chemistry (chemistry major or at least 30 credits in chemistry courses)
Bachelor's degree must be from an accredited college or institution
Valid standard professional teaching certificate appropriate to the subject taught
Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilities
Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned
Knowledge of school's program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization is preferred
Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills
Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures that relate to students needs and the demands of the instructional environment
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
Ability to move about in room to check student work and monitor behavior

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's degree in chemistry education or eligible for a conditional certification in chemistry (chemistry major or at least 30 credits in chemistry courses)
Bachelor's degree must be from an accredited college or institution

Experience Required

Preferred, but not necessary. If the candidate is not certified to teach chemistry, the candidate will have to enroll in a teacher certification program to keep the position.

Benefit Information

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options, please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org.

School/Organization Information

Organization Information:
Baltimore City Public School
200 East North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201

School Information:
Coppin Academy, School #432
2500 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216