Middle School Science Teacher

Uncommon Schools seeks a Middle School Science Teacher to deliver rigorous, engaging instruction in a mission-driven charter school serving underserved communities. You will plan and teach NGSS-aligned lessons, lead safe hands-on labs, and use assessment data to drive student learning and growth. You'll build strong classroom culture, communicate regularly with families, and collaborate with a supportive, equity-focused team. Teachers receive robust coaching, training, and clear leadership pathways within a high-performing, college-preparatory network committed to educational equity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned middle school science lessons
• Manage classroom culture to ensure a safe, focused learning environment
• Use data from assessments to adjust instruction and support students
• Design and oversee hands-on labs and experiments with attention to safety
• Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to refine curriculum
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress
• Participate in coaching, observations, and professional development
• Contribute to school-wide duties, events, and culture building

Required Skills

• Middle school science instruction
• Lesson planning
• Classroom management
• Differentiated instruction
• Formative and summative assessment
• Data-driven instruction
• NGSS-aligned curriculum
• Student and family communication
• Educational technology tools
• Classroom lab safety