Science Teacher; RMS

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

Riverside Middle School has an opening for a Science Teacher for the upcoming school year. The teacher will be responsible for ensuring all students learn the essential skills at each grade level.

Grade: State Salary Scale for Teachers

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: Teacher Assistant(s), if applicable

Terms of Employment: 10 Months

• Bachelor's degree from an approved teacher education program in the subject area
• North Carolina Professional Educator's License in area of assignment
• If not licensed, but have a Bachelor's in a related area, apply for alternative licensure (see links)

• Monitor student safety and well‑being, especially during inclusive activities
• Motivate students and maintain classroom order and discipline
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment
• Perform general clerical duties, operating office equipment and maintaining files
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish effective working relationships
• Use a wide variety of classroom technology
• Create and follow rigorous lesson plans that align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study

• Instructional Process
  • Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to district goals and the NC Standard Course of Study
  • Develop purposeful lesson plans maximizing time on task
  • Design a program of study that meets individual student needs
  • Encourage student enthusiasm and study habits
  • Provide progress reports as required
  • Prepare a substitute teacher folder
  • Plan assignments for teacher assistants, tutors, and volunteers
  • Identify learning problems and make referrals
  • Demonstrate strong subject matter knowledge
  • Use effective oral and written expression
• Curriculum Development
  • Stay current on subject knowledge and learning theory; share with colleagues
  • Assist in curriculum revision, including written courses of study
  • Acquaint with supplemental services for students
• Classroom Management
  • Develop and enforce classroom rules and management techniques
  • Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Share responsibility for student supervision throughout the school
  • Supervise assigned students when brief absence from assignment
• Public Relations
  • Uphold school policies and rules; support them publicly
  • Maintain punctual attendance and proper use of planning time
  • Communicate positively about the school program
  • Collaborate with parents to strengthen education
  • Maintain relationships with staff members
• Professional Growth
  • Attend workshops, seminars, conferences, and pursue advanced coursework
  • Maintain membership in professional organizations
  • Collaborate in planning in‑service training
  • Attend staff, department, and committee meetings
• Student Evaluation
  • Evaluate student accomplishments using multiple assessment methods
  • Adjust instructional program as required
  • Respect confidentiality of records and information about students, parents, and teachers

• Light physical work; lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Ability to sit, talk, hear; walk and use fingers
• Occasional standing and reaching
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment
• Compare and judge observable data and characteristics
• Speak, signal, exchange information, and receive instructions
• Apply logical/scientific thinking, interpret technical instructions
• Read various documents and prepare correspondence, reports, charts, statistics
• Speak with poise, voice control, confidence
• Record and deliver information, explain procedures, follow instructions
• Communicate effectively through technical language

The teacher works indoors with minimal noise in a school setting.

$4,100 to $7,079 per month

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required