Middle School Science Teacher

Middle School Science Teacher

Teach Iowa Meskwaki Settlement School - Tama, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5679267

Final date to receive applications: May 30, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Apr 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Assignment:
Grades 6-8 Science

• Plan and organize the learning activities of the class with due regard to the individual differences and needs of the students.
• Consider the individuality and culture of each student, and adopt teaching strategies suited to each child's educational needs.
• Maintain, in cooperation with the Principal and colleagues, good order and discipline in the classroom and school premises, consistent with the Meskwaki Settlement School Disciplinary Policy.
• Ensure a positive and secure school climate to enhance overall learning and student achievement.
• Prepare daily and yearly plans for all curricular activities of the class.
• Develop and maintain a daily program chart and record of students as it pertains to other classroom programs (e.g., Chapter 1, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, etc.).
• Prepare and display a schedule of all curricular activities of the class.
• Evaluate each child's progress and plan instructional methods accordingly.
• Maintain and keep all necessary records for each student.
• Keep records of attendance of students to be reported daily.
• Cooperate with colleagues and administration in program development and teaching activities.
• Initiate motivation and a positive atmosphere for the utmost learning of each student.
• Report regularly to the parent/guardian regarding their child's progress.
• Administer discipline in accordance with the Board Policy of the Meskwaki Settlement School.
• Attend regularly all meetings of the staff convened by the Principal.
• Carry out supervising responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
• Create and assist with extracurricular activities.
• Create and assist with cultural activities.
• As needed, serve on the curriculum committee to help achieve a curriculum that is beneficial to the Meskwaki Settlement School, serving the intellectual, cultural, physical, social, and emotional development of each student.
• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and work as a team with teacher associates.
• Monitor student behavior and initiate corrective action as required.
• Take training in programs that are necessary for the well‑being of each child (e.g., First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR).
• Will be directly responsible and be under the direct supervision of the Principal.
• Follow the teacher's Code of Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree and Certification required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa.
• Must pass a background check per Public Law 101-630, Public Law 101-647, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher >
  Science:
  Astronomy
• Classroom Teacher >
  Science:
  Earth & Space
• Classroom Teacher >
  Science:
  General

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Lana Roberts, Middle and High School Principal
• Meskwaki Middle/High School
• Phone: 641‑484‑9000
• Email: lroberts