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. Uncommon Middle School Science teachers work in grade-level teams to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science. At the heart of all Science courses is a love for the subject and inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices. Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students.

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 an awareness of the interconnected nature of fields of science and our local and global community
• Meet weekly with principal/coach to analyze and respond to trends
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction
• Build positive relationships with students
• Partner with students’ families
• Engage in practice-based professional development
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings
• Partner with grade level team.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred). Academic expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related fields of study. Bachelor's degree required.

Skills & competencies

middle school science teacher

full-time

rochester ny

uncommon schools

education

teaching

science

stem

k-12

charter school

$50000-$64700/year

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off, Extensive training and development, Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match, Paid leave of absence options, Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

About the employer

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