High School Science Teacher - Earth Science (2025-2026 School Year)

Stamford Public Schools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate and dedicated Earth Science Teachers for the upcoming school year. This role involves joining a candidate pool that allows early engagement with hiring managers across multiple schools. The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, effective instructional planning, and a commitment to fostering student independence. With a mission to cultivate productive habits in every student, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on the community and contribute to a transformative learning environment. If you are committed to educational excellence and diversity, we invite you to apply and be part of our vibrant learning community.

Qualifications

• Understanding of student growth and development in science education.
• Ability to assess student needs and plan effective instruction.

Responsibilities

• Stimulating independence in students as learners and fostering positive self-concepts.
• Communicating effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Effective Communication

Student Assessment

Instructional Planning

Classroom Management

TESOL/Bilingual Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Certification in Earth Science

Job description

High School Science Teacher - Earth Science (2025-2026 School Year) JobID: 12315

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Science
• Date Posted:
  3/14/2025
• Location:
  Stamford, CT
• Date Available:
  2025-2026 School Year

Join Our Candidate Pool:
We are actively building a pool of outstanding educators for the upcoming school year! By applying to this Candidate Pool, you’ll be among the first to express interest in future openings. Joining our pool allows us to engage with you early. Hiring managers across all SPS schools will begin their search with candidate pools, while reviewing your application for specific openings throughout the 2025 hiring season.

Announcements for specific vacancies will be posted as positions become available.

Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Salary: $52,922 to $128,332
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.

About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

General Statement:
A competent Science Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The Science Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students. The Science Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Science Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.