Middle School Science Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates in the Los Angeles area is seeking Middle School Science Teachers for the 2027-2028 year in K-12 private and independent schools. This educational recruitment firm offers a free placement service connecting educators with schools, prioritizing fit and collaboration with faculty.

Positions require a Bachelor’s in science, 2+ years of teaching experience, strong lesson planning, and clear communication with families; willingness to grow within a diverse school community

Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication with families is necessary.
• Background in lesson planning and unit mapping that delivers a clear scope and sequence.
• Willingness to receive feedback and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Engage learners through experiential science activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate science across subjects.
• Present well-planned lessons with in-class and out-of-class work.
• Integrate technology and varied mediums into lessons.
• Maintain organized, inviting classrooms and manage lab materials.
• Lead school-wide science initiatives and showcase student work.
• Build curriculum and contribute to pedagogy with colleagues.
• Participate in professional growth and reflection.

Skills

Communication

Lesson planning

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment firm, is currently seeking Middle School Science Teachers for the 2027-2028 year in K-12 private and independent schools in the Los Angeles area.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities of Science Teacher:

• A demonstrated commitment to engaging learners through experiential learning; hands-on approach to teaching science in a dynamic and applied fashion.
• Collaboration with faculty.
• Presenting well-planned lessons with appropriate work in and outside of the classroom with a focus on the integration of subject areas, problem-solving, and creativity..
• Integration of technology and a variety of mediums into classroom lessons.
• Maintenance of an organized, pleasant, and inviting environment that supports excellence in teaching and learning; maintenance of resources and inventory of science/lab materials and equipment.
• Leadership of the school community in a variety of forums aimed at showcasing and highlighting science throughout the school year.
• Enthusiasm about working collaboratively to build curriculum and improve pedagogy.
• Active participation in professional growth and reflection.

Requirements of Science Teacher:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science is required.
• Two or more years of science teaching experience.
• A background in lesson planning and unit mapping that delivers a clear scope and sequence is necessary.
• Clear and effective communication with families is necessary and a good sense of humor, a positive outlook, and an appreciation of the unique qualities of the age group are essential.
• A strong willingness to receive feedback regularly, grow professionally, significantly contribute to the life of the school, and be eager to work in a culturally and ethnically diverse school community.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

• Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.