Middle School Science Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires creating engaging science lessons, building rapport with students, and fostering growth in a supportive charter school environment.

Responsibilities include curriculum mapping aligned to state standards, collaboration with colleagues, and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs identified by IEP/504/ELL. Strong communication with families and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Ohio teaching license is required/preferred; citizenship, residency or work visa may be required

Responsibilities

• Prepare/update curriculum maps that cover state standards and assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers to align curriculum maps across subjects.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Ohio Teaching License

Job description

Middle School Science Teacher

Patriot Preparatory Academy

Patriot Preparatory Academy - Columbus, Ohio

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Job Details

Job ID: 3866724

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Science teacher to teach middle school during the 2026-2027 school year.

Summary description: To create a class environment conducive for learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continuing education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish/foster healthy relationships with parents and other staff members.

Primary responsibilities:

Curriculum/Planning

• Annually prepare/update/submit curriculum map which includes all state standards and material covered on state assessments
• Collaborate with other teachers in your content area to vertically align all curriculum maps to ensure all students success in your content area
• Implement district curriculum provided by the curriculum teams

Instruction/Lessons

• Present lessons that are engaging, relevant, and align with submitted curriculum map
• Modify/Adjust instruction based upon classroom assessment data to ensure mastery of concepts
• Modify instructional practices/routines in accordance with students’ IEP, 504, ELL, or Gifted identifications

Assessments/Classwork

• Use both formal and informal assessments throughout each lesson
• Assign classwork/homework regularly that reviews or prepares for lesson
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussions, lecture, discovery and instructional aides to engage students in active learning

Classroom Management

• Create positive educational climate for students
• Implement a positive behavior reward system
• Follow all PPA policies to help ensure uniformity of the program

Professional Development

• Observe and collaborate with other teachers in the building multiple times throughout the year to for mutual growth/development in accordance with the peer observation program
• Attend professional development opportunities throughout the school year or summer for your continuous improvement
• Reflect and evaluate lessons/policies/practices often

Additional Items

• Build a relationship with students and parents so that they know you want only the best for the student
• Maintain a strong collaborative relationship with teachers, instructional support staff, etc.
• Be supportive of the PPA team at all times, but especially when speaking to parents and students

Patriot Preparatory Academy began in 2010 as a K-12 public charter school. Patriot is unlike any other charter school and we would invite you to schedule a time to stop in for a visit. As a teacher at PPA, you will have the support and love of your coworkers and administration while you are working to prepare our students for their college/career.

Please contact Karin Knowland, Academic Director at 614-864-5332 or kknowland @patriotprep.com if you have any questions. Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts
• Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

• Ohio Teaching License
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Karin Knowland
• 4938 Beatrice Drive
• Columbus, Ohio 43227
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]