Chemistry Teacher (Part-time) - Western Albemarle High School - 2026-27 School Year

About the Role

Teach, lead, and inspire as a Chemistry Teacher at Western Albemarle High School for the 2026-27 school year. This is a part-time position at 50% FTE (3.63 hours/day).

Who We're Looking For

Teachers and specialists are essential to achieving our goals of Thriving Students, Affirming and Empowering Communities, and Equitable, Transformative Resources. Our ideal candidates:

• Are innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices, and are continually growing and improving
• Are passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
• Are prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement

Why Work in Our Schools

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
• A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more
• The opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement to teach Chemistry. More information can be found on the VDOE website.

Location

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is consistently ranked among America's top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it's only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it's the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.