Middle School Science Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

An educational recruitment organization is seeking Middle School Science Teachers for K-12 private and independent schools in the San Francisco Bay area. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of teaching experience. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and a package of benefits including medical and tuition assistance. Engage learners through experiential science teaching and collaborate with faculty in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of science teaching experience.
• Strong willingness to receive feedback and grow professionally.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Clear and effective communication with families, positive outlook, and appreciation for diverse age group.

Responsibilities

• Engage learners through hands-on science teaching.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development.
• Maintain an organized and inviting classroom.
• Integrate technology and various media into lessons.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom with resources and lab materials.
• Lead school-wide science initiatives and events.

Skills

Engaging learners through experiential learning

Collaboration with faculty

Lesson planning and unit mapping

Effective communication

Cultural and ethnic diversity appreciation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science

Job description

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Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization, is currently seeking Middle School Science Teachers for the 2026-2027 year in K-12 private and independent schools in the San Francisco Bay area.

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 Middle School 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 Middle School 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.

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.
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance

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.

Employment type: Full-time

Location: San Francisco Bay area, K-12 private and independent schools.