Certified Science Teacher

Richard Milburn; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Milburn Academy seeks a passionate High School Science Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year in Town of Florida, New York. Candidates must hold an active Florida educator’s certificate and are preferred to have a Master’s Degree. This role involves creating engaging science instruction and maintaining high educational standards.

Applicants should possess strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills, as well as experience implementing effective teaching practices to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

• Must hold active Florida educator’s certificate.
• Three years of successful teaching experience required.
• Strong organization and planning skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Help students meet state and local science achievement standards.
• Use technology to enhance science curriculum.
• Maintain records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Science Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Opportunity: High School Science Teacher

Calling all Science Teachers!! Richard Milburn Academy seeks a High School Science Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. (Must hold active certification).

Interested applicants should submit their resume and an employment application. Please contact Mr. Sands with questions at 386-304-0086.

Job Purpose

To provide professional support for designing and implementing effective science instruction that will enhance learning opportunities for all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help students master challenging standards and meet all state and local requirements for achievement in Science.
• Teach diligently and conscientiously, using prescribed materials and methods, including technology‑based instruction.
• Keep records and prepare and submit reports required by law, the school board, and/or the principal/administrator.
• Maintain a valid Florida educator’s certificate as required by state law and state board of education regulations.
• Perform those duties that are necessary for the diligent and conscientious instruction of students.
• Use prescribed and otherwise appropriate materials and methods.
• Conform to all laws and all school board, school and division policies and procedures.
• Use the district adopted science series and supplemental materials.
• Match science instructional materials to learner needs.
• Use technology as a tool to enhance science curriculum.
• Work with targeted students to motivate and accelerate learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Science Education, or related content; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Hold or is eligible to hold a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate.
• Current advanced training or experience with identified “best practices” in science education.
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and teaching skills to effectively communicate with all stakeholders and to enhance collaborative decision‑making.
• Strong organization, planning, management, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to implement identified “best practices” in science education.
• Ability to use data to plan for science instruction and science intervention.
• Ability to implement accelerated learning in science for low achieving students.
• Effective teaching practices, use of adaptive technology, and behavior/classroom management.
• Ability to communicate with school‑based and district staff on professional, specific and general areas of exceptional student education.
• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with both professional staff and school community.
• Ability to provide leadership as a member of the instructional team.
• Ability to use both manipulatives and tools of technology.
• Ability to perform other duties as directed by Principal.