High School Science Teacher — Applied-Learning Leader

Franklin; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Franklin School in Jersey City seeks a self-directed High School Science Teacher to begin Fall 2026, teaching Grades 9-12 in person. The program emphasizes transdisciplinary learning, experiential methods, and real‑world applications within a Maker and Skills curriculum.

The role includes designing rigorous curricula, using inquiry-based lessons, providing constructive feedback, collaborating across disciplines, and aligning with Franklin’s grading system and LMS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or a related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Science or a related field preferred.
• Experience teaching AP Science is favorable.
• At least two (2) years of relevant, full‑time high school Science teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with thoughtful integration of technology into Science curricula.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a rigorous science curriculum that fosters inquiry‑based learning, critical thinking, and problem‑solving. Utilize hands‑on experiments, real‑world applications, and interdisciplinary approaches to develop students’ scientific literacy, analytical skills, and ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback, providing specifics for growth.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and student‑centered Science classroom.
• Collaborate across disciplines to enrich transdisciplinary learning.
• Connect instruction to Franklin’s applied learning philosophy, fostering real‑world application.
• Apply Franklin’s grading system and ensure your LMS meets schoolwide standards and practices.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and heard.
• A full teaching load is 23 periods (21 teaching periods and 2 professional learning periods per week)
• A faculty member’s teaching load can be made up of Core teaching (Science), Micro‑courses, Electives, Academic Care classes, and the Franklin Skills curriculum
• A teacher under full load will be allocated supervision, substitute classes or a combination of both
• Unless running a club or coaching a sports team, faculty can expect to be placed into a weekly rotation system for Franklin Tutors supervision which occurs from 3:30-4:30pm. Additionally, all faculty, including those who run a club or coach, are expected to lead Franklin Tutors and Behavior Remediation Sessions once per trimester.
• Faculty are expected to participate actively in Franklin’s Professional Learning Program, engaging twice weekly in both collaborative and individual learning.

Skills

AP Science experience

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Master’s Degree in Science

Job description

The Franklin School in Jersey City seeks a self-directed High School Science Teacher to begin Fall 2026, teaching Grades 9-12 in person. The program emphasizes transdisciplinary learning, experiential methods, and real‑world applications within a Maker and Skills curriculum.

The role includes designing rigorous curricula, using inquiry-based lessons, providing constructive feedback, collaborating across disciplines, and aligning with Franklin’s grading system and LMS standards.