Science Teacher Job Kinston area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Science Teacher (9-12) - (Start Date: 8/11/2026)

High School Science Teacher

While serving in this role, the individual must hold a current North Carolina Professional Educators license for his/her area of assignment. Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional Educators license in Middle Grades Science Education (6-9). If you wish to apply for this position, please complete the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction online application. Current employees must select internal candidate, attach letter of interest and resume' on the vacancy permit on the website.

Classroom

Teacher

Job Description

Job Goals:

To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their cognitive, physical, and social/emotional development in the 21st century.

Performance Responsibilities:

Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Ability to plan, coordinate and continuously improve instruction
Ability to analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on the data
Must be able to use a variety of technology and classroom tools
Ability to manage instructional time and student behavior
Ability to motivate students
Ability to consult with parents, teachers, administrators and the community to enhance the learning of students
Ability to monitor student performance
Ability to interact within the educational environment

Additional Job Functions or Assigned Tasks:

Coordinate and direct the activities of the Teacher Assistant, if applicable
Perform other related work as required

Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor's degree from an approved education program in subject area
NC Teaching License or have qualifications to obtain a NC Teaching License
Strong background in North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards

Knowledge and

Skills:

Standard I:
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

The Teacher:

Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students' learning

Demonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community

Leads the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession

Advocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning

Demonstrates high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct

Standard II:
Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students

The Teacher:

Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive and flexible

Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures

Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions

Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialists

Works collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students by improving communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community

Standard III:
Teachers Know the Content They Teach

The Teacher:

Aligns instruction with North Carolina Standard Course of Study

Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom

Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught

Makes instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly

Standard IV:
Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students

The Teacher:

Knows the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students by knowing how students think and learn

Plans instruction appropriate for students by collaborating with colleagues and using a variety of data sources for planning

Uses a variety of…