Engaging Middle School Science Teacher (6th & 8th)

Lehigh Valley Academy Middle School; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Academy Lehigh Valley Academy Middle School in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher for 6th Grade General Science and 8th Grade Physical Science. The teacher will deliver inquiry-based, hands‑on instruction within an IB World School framework, utilizing OpenSciEd and research-based practices to foster curiosity and scientific reasoning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Science Department, curriculum alignment, and data-driven instruction to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• PA Science Teaching Certification preferred or ability to obtain through PD.
• 1+ year of Middle School teaching experience preferred.
• Familiarity with OpenSciEd and STEELS standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inquiry-based science instruction for 6th Grade General Science and 8th Grade Physical Science.
• Implement a phenomenon-based, hands-on curriculum focused on inquiry.
• Design and facilitate investigations, experiments, and collaborative learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Assess student progress and use data to guide teaching.

Skills

Inquiry-based learning

Hands-on learning

Classroom management

OpenSciEd familiarity

STEELS standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Pennsylvania Science Teaching Certification

Job description

Lehigh Valley Academy Lehigh Valley Academy Middle School in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher for 6th Grade General Science and 8th Grade Physical Science. The teacher will deliver inquiry-based, hands‑on instruction within an IB World School framework, utilizing OpenSciEd and research-based practices to foster curiosity and scientific reasoning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Science Department, curriculum alignment, and data-driven instruction to