High School Chemistry Science Teacher

Chemistry Science Teacher

Huron Valley Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and innovative Chemistry Science teacher to fulfill a vacancy at the International Academy. This position is for introductory and advanced International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry courses. The program is supported by a teaching team that works collaboratively to develop and implement curriculum.

Position Type:
Instructional
- High School/Chemistry

Location:

77 – IA West
- Lakeland High School

Salary:
Per HVEA contract plus stipend for the extended school year and the optional enrichment weeks

Reports To:

Principal

Status:
School Year

Start Date:

8/17/2026

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (DC) Chemistry (DX) Science Major in area of instruction
• International focus across the curriculum which will involve interdisciplinary planning
• Block scheduling
• Teaching 6 sections (90 minute classes)
• Teacher responsibilities: classroom instructor, seminar mentor, product team advisor, curriculum developer
• Encouraged to be involved in enrichment weeks
• Involvement in International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs
• Willingness to teach IB Theory of Knowledge
• Remain a contractual employee in the teacher's home district; new teachers are hired by one of the participating Oakland County consortium school districts
• Willingness to attend International Baccalaureate teacher training

Essential Functions:

• To effectively provide materials and instruction to eligible students
• To effectively communicate with students, staff and families

Education and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

Language, Mathematical and Reasoning

Skills:

• Ability to speak and write effectively
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Method of Application:

Apply on-line  Inquiries should be addressed to:
Lori Lowe Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer 2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI (TELEPHONE) •  (FAX) E-MAIL: lori.lowe