Dynamic Middle School Science Teacher - NGSS/STEAM

Healing Strides Counseling; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science seeks a middle school science teacher to deliver NGSS-aligned instruction for grades seven and eight. You will develop science curriculum, design units and activities, and lead extended science-related classroom projects.

The role requires collaboration with teachers and administration, regular parent communication, and ongoing professional development to integrate new technologies and pedagogy.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required in the field of science or science education.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic subject instruction in science, ensuring that the curriculum map and schedule are followed.
• Plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, identifying materials to implement class activities, preparing class projects, giving children feedback on completed work to ensure mastery of presented material, and grading tests and assignments promptly.
• Confer with other teachers concerning cross-curricular opportunities.
• Communicate with parents regularly about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during scheduled conferences during the school year.
• Maintain grades and curriculum assessments online.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings with the grade level lead and curriculum meetings as needed.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for science, engineering, and STEAM.
• Collaborates as a team player with teaching colleagues and administration.
• Sees the school as a community.
• Supports the school by attending school-sponsored events and activities.
• Commits to ongoing professional development via workshop attendance, visiting other schools, and webinars.
• Learns new skills and integrates technology as changing pedagogy dictates.
• Models self-disciplined and ethical behavior.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or science education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science seeks a middle school science teacher to deliver NGSS-aligned instruction for grades seven and eight. You will develop science curriculum, design units and activities, and lead extended science-related classroom projects.

The role requires collaboration with teachers and administration, regular parent communication, and ongoing professional development to integrate new technologies and pedagogy.