HS Science Teacher (Physics & Environmental Science, Long-Term Substitute)

TREE Academy; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TREE Academy in West Hollywood seeks a dynamic Science/STEM educator to teach Physics and Environmental Science as a full-time long-term substitute. You will create hands-on explorations of scientific concepts, applying critical thinking and creativity to real-world challenges.

This role emphasizes student-centered learning, diversity and inclusion, and collaboration with colleagues to develop engaging curricula and meaningful assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University; Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching credential preferred but not required.
• Experience developing science curriculum and pedagogy.
• Commitment to TREE’s educational philosophy and student-centered approach.
• Passion for fostering authentic learning experiences for students.
• Dedication to whole-person development including diversity, equity and inclusion work.
• Experience with diverse learners including gifted and neurodiverse students.
• Experience in progressive, competency-based, and experiential education preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including cultural competency.
• Commitment to anti-bias practices in the classroom.
• Proficient computer skills with Google Workspace and Applications for education.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school Physics and Environmental Science classes.
• Create meaningful, hands-on explorations of scientific concepts.
• Apply critical reasoning and creativity to real-world challenges.
• Foster a student-centered learning environment and assess progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine curricula and pedagogy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Google Workspace

Science pedagogy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Teaching credential (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a dynamic and innovative Science/STEM educator to help students embrace science as a tool for understanding the world, pursuing curiosities, and developing critical thinking. This educator will create and develop meaningful, hands-on explorations of scientific concepts, applying critical reasoning and creativity to real-world challenges. This full-time, long-term substitute position combines teaching high school classes in Physics and Environmental Science.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University (Master’s degree preferred)
• Teaching credential (preferred but not required)
• Relevant content knowledge, with experience in developing science curriculum and pedagogy
• Commitment to TREE’s educational philosophy and student-centered approach
• Passion for fostering authentic learning experiences for students
• Dedication to the whole-person development of young people, including enthusiasm for positive identity development and diversity, equity, and inclusion work
• Experience working with diverse learners, including gifted and neurodiverse students
• Experience in progressive, competency-based, and experiential education preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a high degree of cultural competency
• Commitment to anti-bias practices in the classroom
• Proficient computer skills with Google Workspace and Applications for education