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Applying for Position:
Chemistry Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest’s client school in the Greater San Diego Area is seeking a Chemistry Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) for an immediate opening.

Qualifications

  • Single Subject Teaching Credential in Chemistry (CA preferred)
  • Bachelor’s Degree (BA) (required), Master’s Degree (preferred)
  • Previous teaching experience (desired)
  • Experience working with high school students
  • Passionately and effectively teach female high school students
  • Possess relevant computer and technology skills
  • Be motivated to learn and possess flexibility in a changing environment
  • Possess knowledge of evolving instructional pedagogy
  • Passion for teaching Science and differentiating for a variety of diverse learners
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Possess a student-centered nature with strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
  • Creative and innovative skills that can be used to design engaging instruction

Responsibilities

  • Implement the school curriculum for high school Chemistry and Science courses.
  • Provide Science instruction aligned with the school Science department’s goals and objectives as well as the assigned course of study.
  • Provide learning experiences (i.e., individual, small group, and whole class instruction) throughout the course in a classroom environment that ensures student achievement.
  • Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet the learning needs of all students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Partner with parents and guardians in their children’s education and use technology (e.g., PowerSchool, Schoology) to communicate about student progress and achievement.
  • Collaborate with Administration, the Department Chair, and fellow Science teachers as it pertains to the curriculum.
  • Regularly assess, evaluate, and report on student progress and achievement, inclusive of progress reports and report cards.
  • Support students through scheduled office hours outside of classroom time


CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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