Middle School Science Teacher

Job overview

The Middle School Science Teacher role is an onsite position based in Rochester, NY. Compensation for this role is between $52,000 and $68,000 per year, with starting pay determined by experience and certifications. This role supports the Science department at Uncommon Schools, a network dedicated to closing the college completion gap in economically disadvantaged communities. This role exists to prepare students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in science. The teacher contributes to the school's goals by fostering a love for inquiry-based learning, focusing on student discourse and science practices, and preparing students for the academic autonomy of high school.

What you'll do

• Teach an NGSS-aligned curriculum
• develop science practices like modeling and data analysis
• conduct interactive labs
• foster scientific questioning
• analyze student data to differentiate instruction
• partner with families and grade-level teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

rochester ny

uncommon schools

science teacher

middle school

education

charter school

onsite

no on-call

no travel

$52k-$68k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, 10 weeks of paid breaks, health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) with match, paid leave, mental health support.

Why this role

Focus on inquiry-based learning and NGSS-aligned curriculum in middle school.

About the employer

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