Middle School Science Teacher; 6th Grade Integrated

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Job : 5954756
Final date to receive applications: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job description:

Job Description:

SECONDARY INTEGRATED SCIENCE TEACHER (6TH GRADE)

About Lotus School for Excellence: Lotus School for Excellence is a K-12, college-prep public charter school with a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) focus. All employees at Lotus School for Excellence (LSE) work together to create academic, social, and ethical leaders. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability for this position. However, LSE expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and successful outcomes for our students.

Position Summary: The 6th Grade Integrated Science teacher will provide 6th grade students with engaging, inquiry-based learning activities and hands‑on experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical, and social growth. Deliver and adapt an integrated science curriculum covering Earth science, life science, and physical science topics aligned with standards. Create exceptional outcomes and opportunities for 6th grade students in collaboration with grade‑level teams, interventionists, and department staff under the direction of the Secondary Assistant Principal.

Must Haves:

• A strong passion for STEAM education and diverse student populations.
• Culturally responsive teaching aptitude for planning rich learning opportunities with student needs, interests, and readiness in mind.
• Data‑driven approach. You use data to make instructional moves that improve or enhance student learning.
• Passion for hands‑on, inquiry‑based scientific exploration and laboratory safety.
• Experience with diverse populations and Title One schools.

Instruction:

• Plan and deliver interactive, inquiry‑based scientific instruction that integrates concepts across Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences.
• Design, organize, and safely manage laboratory investigations, hands‑on activities, and classroom experiments.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers and interventionists to modify regular curricula as needed and accommodate diverse learning styles, ELL students, and students with IEP/504 plans.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student understanding and use results to plan instructional activities and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, digital tools, and educational technology in the teaching/learning process to support S.T.E.A.M. integration.

Culture:

• Establish systems, routines, and safety procedures in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming laboratory and classroom environment focused on learning.
• Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress.
• Provide supervision of students during before and after‑school activities (arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, and break).
• Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school.

Student Growth and Development:

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Participate in regular team meetings and content‑based department meetings.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and…