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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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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