Middle School Science Teacher

Job overview

Middle School Science Teacher at Uncommon Schools in Rochester, NY. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary range of $50,000 to $64,700 per year. Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. This role focuses on fostering a love for science and inquiry-based learning in middle school students, developing their critical thinking and scientific practices through hands-on labs and discourse.

What you'll do

• Teach an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum
• Develop students’ practices of questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and planning and conducting interactive labs
• Use love of science to foster confidence and meaningful engagement
• Cultivate awareness of interconnected nature of fields of science and community
• Meet weekly with principal/coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work and assessments
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction
• Build positive relationships with students
• Partner with students’ families
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings
• Partner with grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

1-2 years experience preferred.

Skills & competencies

middle school

science teacher

full-time

rochester ny

uncommon schools

stem

education

teacher

ny

science education

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).

About the employer

Uncommon Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.