Innovative 6-8 Science Teacher – 220-Day Year

Propel Schools; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Health insurance

403(b) retirement

Paid sick days

Personal days

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Professional development support

Induction onboarding

Job summary

Propel Pitcairn is seeking a 6-8 Science Teacher to inspire middle school scholars with inquiry-based learning aligned to state standards. The role emphasizes curriculum development, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with administrators and staff.

Propel offers a competitive salary ($50,485–$101,454 at year 4), relocation assistance within 60 miles, comprehensive health benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions, and generous paid and wellness benefits, plus

Qualifications

• Valid PA certification in corresponding content area.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments.
• Deep content area knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to utilize data to differentiate instruction.
• Commitment to Propel's Promising Principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and willingness to adopt new tech.

Responsibilities

• Design instruction with unit and lesson structures aligned to state standards.
• Develop and update learning resources; participate in professional development.
• Foster respectful, rapport-based classrooms that promote learning.
• Apply diverse instructional strategies; include tech-enabled, collaborative approaches.
• Manage student behavior and classroom routines to ensure safety.
• Assess learning with formal and informal methods and adjust instruction.
• Implement IEPs and participate in the special education process when needed.
• Keep accurate records and report progress per policy.
• Meet annual performance expectations as set by administration.
• Communicate with families regularly and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Own It: maintain high expectations and accountability for scholars.
• Walk Through the Door: punctual, professional with scholars and families.
• Look in the Mirror: seek feedback and continuous improvement.
• Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated: culturally competent and empathetic.
• Do Your Part: build relationships with scholars, families, colleagues, community.

Skills

Strong instructional skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Lesson planning

Content knowledge

Communication skills

Professional development

Data-driven instruction

Google Suite

Cultural competency

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree or better

Job description

Propel Pitcairn is seeking a 6-8 Science Teacher to inspire middle school scholars with inquiry-based learning aligned to state standards. The role emphasizes curriculum development, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with administrators and staff.

Propel offers a competitive salary ($50,485–$101,454 at year 4), relocation assistance within 60 miles, comprehensive health benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions, and generous paid and wellness benefits, plus