Middle School Science & STEM Teacher

Heritage Oak Private Education; Temecula (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with company match

Student tuition remission

Continued education savings

Paid holidays and sick days

Job summary

Spring Education Group in Temecula, CA, is seeking a dedicated Middle School Science & STEM Teacher for Van Avery Prep. You will guide students through rigorous, hands-on learning, fostering scientific reasoning, curiosity, and collaboration in a structured classroom and laboratory environment.

You will plan standards-aligned instruction spanning life, physical, earth, and environmental sciences, integrate engineering design and technology, and differentiate support to meet diverse learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Science Education, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Education, or related field
• California teaching credential preferred
• Prior experience teaching middle school science or STEM courses preferred
• Strong knowledge of inquiry, lab practices, engineering design, project-based learning, and middle school instruction

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned science instruction for middle school students across life, physical, earth, and environmental sciences
• Create hands-on STEM experiences integrating inquiry, engineering, tech, math, and collaboration
• Lead laboratory investigations and demonstrations to develop observation, data analysis, and scientific communication
• Use inquiry-based instruction, design challenges, and project-based learning to connect concepts to real-world problems
• Differentiate instruction to meet varied academic needs and readiness levels
• Establish safe, inclusive classroom and lab routines and manage materials and equipment

Skills

Science instruction

STEM integration

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Science Education

California teaching credential

Job description

Spring Education Group is a multi‑brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Middle School Science & STEM Teacher - Van Avery Prep

Van Avery Prep in Temecula, CA, prides itself on fostering an environment where students thrive under rigorous academic enrichment balanced with active participation in athletics and the arts. Our dedicated teachers guide students in developing into innovators, critical thinkers, humanitarians, and leaders. We value diversity and believe in educating the next generation of leaders with a sense of global awareness, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Join us in shaping the future at Van Avery Prep, where our students are learning today and leading tomorrow.

What We Offer

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Student tuition remission
• Continued education savings through our university partners
• Paid holidays and sick days

About the Role

As a Middle School Science & STEM Teacher at Van Avery Prep, you will inspire students to explore the natural and designed world through rigorous, hands-on learning. You will create an engaging, structured classroom and laboratory environment where students strengthen scientific reasoning, curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and confidence as problem-solvers. In this role, you will design and deliver differentiated, standards-aligned instruction that deepens students' scientific knowledge and strengthens their ability to investigate, analyze, design, and communicate. Through laboratory investigations, collaborative problem‑solving, engineering design challenges, and meaningful projects, you will help students connect classroom learning to authentic questions and real‑world applications.

You Will…

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned science instruction for middle school students, with learning experiences spanning the life, physical, earth, and environmental sciences as appropriate to assigned courses
• Create hands‑on STEM experiences that integrate scientific inquiry, engineering design, technology, mathematics, and collaborative problem‑solving
• Facilitate laboratory investigations and demonstrations that develop students' skills in observation, measurement, data collection, analysis, evidence‑based reasoning, and scientific communication
• Use inquiry‑based instruction, design challenges, and project‑based learning to help students apply scientific concepts to authentic questions and real‑world problems
• Differentiate instruction, materials, and support to meet varying academic needs, learning styles, and levels of readiness
• Establish clear classroom and laboratory routines and maintain a safe, inclusive, and academically purposeful learning environment
• Assess student progress through formative and summative measures, maintain accurate records, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction based on learning needs
• Communicate consistently with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, accomplishments, and areas for continued growth
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, specialists, and school leadership to support interdisciplinary learning and a cohesive student experience
• Maintain organized classroom and laboratory spaces, supervise students responsibly, manage instructional materials and equipment, and follow all school policies and health and safety procedures

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Science Education, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution
• California teaching credential preferred
• Prior experience teaching middle school science or STEM courses preferred
• Strong knowledge of scientific inquiry, laboratory practices, engineering design, project‑based learning, and developmentally appropriate middle school instruction
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with varying academic needs and levels of readiness
• Strong classroom and laboratory management, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, academically rigorous learning environment that fosters curiosity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible innovation
• Ability to pass a state and federal background check

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.