Position Title

Chemistry Teacher

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

The Locust Valley Central School District is looking for a (2025-2026 School Year) Chemistry Teacher (Anticipated) to join our team in providing a safe, nurturing and challenging classroom environment devoted to helping all students reach their full potential. 

REQUIREMENTS:	NYS Certification Chemistry 7-12
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The Teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum. Develop lesson plans and assignments to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students. Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment. Explain Chemistry concepts and principles to students using a variety of teaching methods including lab experiments, demonstrations and lectures. Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in Chemistry and incorporating them into lesson plans. Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student. Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan. Grading students’ assignments and exams. Evaluate and maintain records of student progress and performance.  Collaborate with other teachers and keep parents informed of student progress.
START:	September 2, 2025
SALARY:	According to the LVSEA Teachers Contract

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and inquiry based approaches to instruction. Additional science certifications are a plus. Experience as a high school Chemistry teacher preferred. Proven leadership, organizational, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to engage, motivate and challenge students. Understanding of modern teaching techniques and use of classroom technologies.

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Locust Valley High School

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