Science Teacher, Middle School

Job Details

Location:

TVT Community Day School - Irvine, CA 92603. Position Type:
Full Time. Salary Range: $65,400.00 – $86,300.00 per year.

A successful candidate for this role will find deep joy in working with adolescents, appreciate the art and craft of teaching, and thrive in a community that values both academic excellence and character development. At TVT, educators are guided by our Portrait of an Educator, which defines the competencies and dispositions we seek. We are looking for someone who is collaborative, innovative, reflective, and committed to building meaningful relationships with students and families.

Teaching at TVT should feel inspiring and purposeful; it is challenging work that is also fun, rewarding, and aligned to our mission, vision, and values.

Department Mission: “We empower future STEM leaders to change the world through scientific knowledge, skills, and mindsets.”

Through the creation of authentic opportunities to explore science, the Department aims to promote scientific literacy in an environment that is hands‑on, collaborative, integrative, inquiry‑driven, and rooted in discovery. Science courses are designed to provide students with introductory knowledge in Earth, Life, and Physical Science, as well as science practices such as asking questions, using models, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematical and computational thinking, constructing explanations, engaging in arguments from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.

• Embody and actively support TVT’s mission, vision, and values, including our Jewish ethos and pluralistic commitment.
• Foster inclusive, respectful classroom spaces where diverse identities and perspectives are honored.
• Partner with families in ways that build trust, empathy, and shared responsibility for student growth.

• Develop purposeful units and lessons grounded in essential questions, inquiry, and student‑centered learning.
• Differentiate instruction to support a wide range of learners, including collaborating with the Student Support Team when needed.
• Embrace iterative practice—testing new approaches, reflecting, and refining instruction for impact.

• Design and deliver engaging, inquiry‑driven lessons that integrate knowledge, skills, and innovation.
• Create joyful, rigorous classroom environments that encourage resilience and risk‑taking.
• Collaborate across disciplines to design real‑world, authentic learning experiences.

• Use multiple forms of assessment, including performance tasks and authentic demonstrations of learning.
• Provide clear, timely, and actionable feedback that supports student growth.
• Promote a culture where feedback and mistakes are part of learning.

• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, pedagogy, and school initiatives.
• Contribute to the broader school community by supporting events, programs, and student life.
• Pursue professional learning and growth, staying current in both subject matter and best practices.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and proactive communication.

• Integrate emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance student learning in ethical, purposeful ways.
• Design interdisciplinary, real‑world projects that promote creativity, problem‑solving, and curiosity.
• Share innovative ideas and practices with colleagues, fostering a culture of exploration and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the secondary level.
• Strong knowledge of adolescent development and pedagogical best practices.
• Facilitate with educational technology and willingness to engage with emerging tools.