High School Science Teacher — Hands-on Fort Worth

CornerStone Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Staffing is seeking a qualified High School Science Teacher for an onsite role in Fort Worth, TX. You will plan and deliver standards-aligned science instruction for grades 9–12, develop engaging labs, assess student progress, and maintain a safe learning environment.

You will collaborate with the science team and administrators to support student achievement, communicate progress to families, and adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs in a dynamic high school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certification authorizing science instruction at the high school level, including grades 9–12.
• Appropriate Texas secondary science certification in Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related science discipline.
• Strong knowledge of high school science concepts and instructional practices.
• Ability to develop and deliver structured, engaging, and standards-aligned lessons.
• Ability to safely manage classroom and laboratory activities.
• Strong classroom management and student‑engagement skills.
• Ability to assess student understanding and modify instruction based on academic needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, students, and families.
• Strong organization, planning, and time‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver science instruction aligned with applicable Texas curriculum standards and district expectations.
• Teach high school science courses based on certification, academic background, student needs, and campus assignments.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, laboratory activities, assignments, projects, and assessments.
• Explain scientific concepts clearly and use multiple instructional approaches to support different learning styles and levels of understanding.
• Incorporate hands‑on experiments, demonstrations, laboratory activities, and real‑world applications where appropriate.
• Establish and maintain safe classroom and laboratory procedures.
• Ensure students follow appropriate safety practices when using laboratory equipment, materials, and chemicals.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, examinations, laboratory work, projects, and other assessment methods.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on assessment results and individual learning needs.
• Provide intervention, tutoring, or additional academic support to students who need assistance mastering course content.
• Maintain accurate grades, attendance records, progress documentation, and other required student records.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes participation, curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and respectful behavior.
• Communicate with students, parents or guardians, counselors, administrators, and other educators regarding academic progress when appropriate.
• Collaborate with science department colleagues on curriculum planning, laboratory activities, instructional strategies, assessments, and student‑support initiatives.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, training, and other campus or district activities.
• Follow applicable district policies, instructional procedures, student‑safety requirements, and laboratory protocols.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication skills

Collaboration

Lesson planning

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Texas teaching certification (Science, 9–12)

Composite Science certification (preferred)

Job description

CornerStone Staffing is seeking a qualified High School Science Teacher for an onsite role in Fort Worth, TX. You will plan and deliver standards-aligned science instruction for grades 9–12, develop engaging labs, assess student progress, and maintain a safe learning environment.

You will collaborate with the science team and administrators to support student achievement, communicate progress to families, and adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs in a dynamic high school setting.