High School Science Mentor: Inquiry-Driven AP Prep

Roxbury Prep Charter School; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pension / Retirement plan

Transit benefit

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Newark is seeking an enthusiastic High School Science teacher to deliver inquiry-based instruction across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science, preparing students for AP coursework and college-level study.

You will cultivate rigorous discourse, guide hands-on labs, analyze student work with coaches, and partner with families to support each learner. The role offers competitive pay between $71,000 and $116,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Commitment to students' social-emotional and academic development.
• Interest in collaborating with internal and external partners for student success.
• Self-directed learner who seeks and uses feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science with AP preparation.
• Develop students' questioning, modeling, data analysis, and lab skills.
• Foster student-led discourse and evidence-based claims.
• Facilitate student-led inquiry and project-based tasks.
• Collaborate with the science department to set goals and strategies.

Skills

Collaboration

Student-centered learning

Data analysis

Inquiry-based instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 2.5+

MA educator license or MTEL within first year

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Newark is seeking an enthusiastic High School Science teacher to deliver inquiry-based instruction across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science, preparing students for AP coursework and college-level study.

You will cultivate rigorous discourse, guide hands-on labs, analyze student work with coaches, and partner with families to support each learner. The role offers competitive pay between $71,000 and $116,000 along with comprehensive benefits.