American Chemical Society
Education Resource Specialist - American Association of Chemistry Teachers
American Chemical Society, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Education Resource Specialist - American Association of Chemistry Teachers
This position will provide support to the K-12 Education, Engagement, and Outreach (KEEO) group as well as the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) by serving as the Managing Editor of
Chemistry Solutions , supporting the development of custom classroom resources for AACT members, and functioning as the AP chemistry content specialist. The role requires regular correspondence with AACT members, strong project‑management skills, detailed peer‑review abilities, and high‑school chemistry teaching experience. The position also supports other KEEO and AACT teams as needed.
Position Accountabilities
Serve as the Managing Editor of the AACT quarterly periodical,
Chemistry Solutions .
Recruit, identify, and collaborate with authors for the publication; review, edit, and revise content at various stages of the workflow.
Manage the peer‑review process and coordinate internal staff and external stakeholders to meet deadlines.
Support the development of custom classroom resources for AACT members—reviewing, editing, and creating content as needed.
Collaborate with AACT team on internal and external resource development projects.
Review and improve published resources from the AACT library by creating supplemental content, aligning with national standards, and conducting testing.
Create unique classroom resources for the AACT library to support specific project needs and collaborations.
Conduct thorough peer‑review for all teacher‑created content and related projects.
Serve as AP chemistry content expert on the AACT team.
Contribute to other KEEO initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science field (required).
Graduate degree in teaching, education, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience teaching high‑school chemistry, including AP chemistry classes.
Proven experience creating curriculum for high‑school chemistry, including AP chemistry.
Formal or informal science writing/editing experience desirable.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills for interacting with teachers and external stakeholders.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with superior customer service orientation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic setting.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Excel, and digital engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom), and screen‑recording tools such as Camtasia or similar.
Location & Compensation Based in the Washington, DC office. ACS employees work a hybrid schedule—onsite two days per week (as per functional area) and remote for the remainder. Hybrid schedule is flexible.
Competitive salary range: $92,000 – $111,000 per year.
Employment Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time.
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Chemistry Solutions , supporting the development of custom classroom resources for AACT members, and functioning as the AP chemistry content specialist. The role requires regular correspondence with AACT members, strong project‑management skills, detailed peer‑review abilities, and high‑school chemistry teaching experience. The position also supports other KEEO and AACT teams as needed.
Position Accountabilities
Serve as the Managing Editor of the AACT quarterly periodical,
Chemistry Solutions .
Recruit, identify, and collaborate with authors for the publication; review, edit, and revise content at various stages of the workflow.
Manage the peer‑review process and coordinate internal staff and external stakeholders to meet deadlines.
Support the development of custom classroom resources for AACT members—reviewing, editing, and creating content as needed.
Collaborate with AACT team on internal and external resource development projects.
Review and improve published resources from the AACT library by creating supplemental content, aligning with national standards, and conducting testing.
Create unique classroom resources for the AACT library to support specific project needs and collaborations.
Conduct thorough peer‑review for all teacher‑created content and related projects.
Serve as AP chemistry content expert on the AACT team.
Contribute to other KEEO initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science field (required).
Graduate degree in teaching, education, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience teaching high‑school chemistry, including AP chemistry classes.
Proven experience creating curriculum for high‑school chemistry, including AP chemistry.
Formal or informal science writing/editing experience desirable.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills for interacting with teachers and external stakeholders.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with superior customer service orientation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic setting.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Excel, and digital engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom), and screen‑recording tools such as Camtasia or similar.
Location & Compensation Based in the Washington, DC office. ACS employees work a hybrid schedule—onsite two days per week (as per functional area) and remote for the remainder. Hybrid schedule is flexible.
Competitive salary range: $92,000 – $111,000 per year.
Employment Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time.
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