High School Biology & Chemistry Teacher
About The Position
Victory Preparatory Academy (VPA), a high-performing public charter school serving grades 6–12, is seeking a passionate, mission-driven High School Biology & Chemistry Teacher to join our award-winning team. This position teaches traditional 9th-grade Biology and high school Chemistry, engaging students through hands-on laboratory investigations, scientific inquiry, demonstrations, data analysis, and real-world applications of science. If you believe students learn best by asking questions, conducting investigations, evaluating evidence, and solving meaningful problems, we invite you to join a school where teaching remains purposeful and relationships matter.
Requirements
- Valid Colorado Teaching License with a Secondary Science endorsement OR 36 semester credit hours in Biology, Chemistry, or Science OR Passing score on the appropriate PRAXIS Science content exam
- Ability to safely conduct laboratory investigations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Biology and Chemistry content knowledge
- Belief that laboratory experiences are essential to student learning
- Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining high expectations
- Ability to create an organized, structured classroom environment
- Commitment to continuous professional growth
- Ability to make science engaging, relevant, and accessible for every student
Nice To Haves
- Previous secondary teaching experience
- Experience with laboratory instruction
- Familiarity with Teach Like A Champion, direct instruction, or structured instructional models
Responsibilities
- Teach Biology and Chemistry aligned to Colorado Academic Standards
- Design engaging lessons and laboratory experiences that develop scientific thinking
- Teach Biology topics including cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, homeostasis, and biological systems
- Teach Chemistry topics including atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, gas laws, and introductory thermochemistry
- Conduct safe, engaging laboratory investigations
- Teach laboratory safety, scientific measurement, data collection, graphing, scientific writing, and evidence-based conclusions
- Maintain a safe and organized science laboratory
- Deliver engaging instruction using direct instruction, gradual release ("I Do, We Do, You Do"), and frequent checks for understanding
- Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with families
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum, assessments, interventions, and instructional practices
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Colorado PERA retirement plan
- Optional 401(k)
- Seven paid personal days annually
- Ongoing instructional coaching and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
