Chemistry Teacher Job at Helix Community Schools, Baton Rouge, LA

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  • Helix Community Schools
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: 11th Grade Chemistry Teacher

Location: Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy-Downtown Baton Rouge, LA
Employment Type: Full-Time
School Year: 2025-2026

About Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy (HMMA)

Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy is a public charter high school in the Helix Community Schools network, located in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge. As we transition into a maritime-focused academy, our mission is to blend rigorous academics with hands-on, real-world learning experiences. We are dedicated to preparing students for college, careers, and civic life through relevant, innovative, and culturally responsive instruction.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate, student-centered 11th Grade Chemistry Teacher to join our instructional team for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will bring deep content knowledge, a commitment to equity, and the ability to make chemistry meaningful by connecting it to maritime and real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality, standards-based Chemistry instruction to 11th-grade students

  • Design and implement engaging, inquiry-based labs and hands-on learning experiences

  • Connect core chemistry content to maritime, environmental, and real-world contexts

  • Foster a safe, structured, and academically focused classroom environment

  • Use assessment data to differentiate instruction and meet the diverse needs of learners

  • Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and school-wide initiatives

  • Maintain consistent communication with families to support student growth

Additional Expectations
  • All HMMA teachers are expected to sponsor at least one club or Enrichment block as part of their full-time role (not eligible for additional compensation)

  • As a Verizon Innovative Learning School (VILS), teachers are expected to integrate technology effectively and support digital equity for all students

  • Active participation in professional learning communities and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science Education, or a related field (required)

  • Louisiana teaching certification in Chemistry or eligibility to obtain certification (preferred)

  • High school teaching experience strongly preferred

  • Strong classroom management, planning, and relationship-building skills

  • Demonstrated ability to use technology and culturally responsive teaching practices

  • Commitment to educational equity and a growth mindset

Why Teach at HMMA?
  • Be part of a bold vision to reimagine high school through a maritime career lens

  • Work alongside dedicated educators in a supportive, mission-driven environment

  • Gain access to innovative professional development through the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program

  • Play a vital role in closing opportunity gaps and expanding access to STEM and career-based pathways

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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