High School Biology & Chemistry Teacher

Victory Preparatory Academy Commerce City Colorado
Salary: $59800$66600
Schedule: 197-Day Agreement 4-Day Student Week

Victory Preparatory Academy (VPA) a high-performing public charter school serving grades 612 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.

• 4-day student week with Mondays dedicated to planning collaboration intervention enrichment and professional learning
• Student dress code promotes professionalism and school pride
• No student cell phones during instruction
• Structured classrooms using Teach Like A Champion instructional practices
• Strong administrative support and clear behavioral expectations
• Safe organized laboratory environment that prioritizes hands-on learning

• Salary: $59800$66600 based on education and experience
• 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

As our High School Biology & Chemistry Teacher you will:

• 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

• Has strong Biology and Chemistry content knowledge
• Believes laboratory experiences are essential to student learning
• Builds positive relationships while maintaining high expectations
• Creates an organized structured classroom environment
• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues
• Is committed to continuous professional growth
• Makes science engaging relevant and accessible for every student

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous secondary teaching experience
• Experience with laboratory instruction
• Familiarity with Teach Like A Champion direct instruction or structured instructional models

Victory Preparatory Academy is a mission-driven public charter school serving grades 612 in Commerce City Colorado.

For more than a decade VPA has maintained a Performance rating and has earned recognition including the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award and the Colorado Department of Education ELPA Excellence Award.

Our culture is built on academic excellence character development meaningful relationships and the belief that every student can succeed.

Located just 15 minutes north of downtown Denver VPA combines the accessibility of the city with the close-knit culture of a small school community.

If youre ready to inspire curiosity develop future scientists and make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you.

Apply through our online careers page or email your resume to .

Victory Preparatory Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.