Middle School Science teacher

Priority Charter Schools Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

TRS retirement pension benefits

District salary schedule

Job summary

Priority Charter Schools Temple in Temple, Texas is seeking a dedicated Middle School Science teacher to join our campus team. The role focuses on planning, delivering engaging science instruction, and supporting students' academic and social development within a dynamic school environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate or enrollment in TEA-approved alternative certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Texas Teaching Certificate or enrolled in a TEA-approved alternate certification program.
• Experience in Middle School Science or related subject area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to High School students using varied methods including lectures, demonstrations, and lab directions.
• Plan lessons with objectives, goals, and assessments.
• Maintain classroom discipline and encourage participation.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain records of grades and attendance.
• Coordinate department activities and communicate with parents.

Skills

Classroom management

Teamwork

Communication

Record-keeping

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas Teaching Certificate or alt cert

Job description

Middle School Science teacher

Priority Charter Schools Priority Charter Schools Temple - Temple, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 , and Texas Charter School Association

Job Details

Job ID: 5966907

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job-Type: Full time

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Duty Days Assigned: 187 days

Job Goal:

Candidate is responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting activities contributing to educational, social, and physical development of High School students to enhance their self-worth and equip them with the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in society. Considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility are required to deal with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles. This position requires creativity and adaptive thinking to match teaching objectives, learning strategies, and instructional plans with students’ abilities.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or enrolled in a TEA-approved alternative certification program

Skill Requirements

• This position requires the ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles, knowledge of subject matter, and knowledge of State, Local, and Federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students.
• This position requires an understanding of child and adolescent development. Incumbent must have the skills to manage student behavior.
• Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media, work with others as a team, organize and maintain records, manage time and resources effectively and efficiently, and evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups of High School students using such methods as oral presentation, demonstration, discussion of homework assignments, answering questions, offering laboratory directions, and games.
• Plan lessons, including activities such as preparing learning objectives and goals, designing tests or exams, studying material, setting up labs, and preparing exams.
• Facilitate learning in the High School classroom (e.g., maintain discipline; encourage participation; consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs.)
• Evaluate High School student performance.
• Maintain records and document High School student progress (e.g., record grades and absences, provide progress reports.)
• Perform all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required (i.e., language, music, physical education, vocational training, safety, and career education.)
• Maintain contact with parents regarding student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and special meetings.
• Maintain professional development through such activities as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals; provide technical guidance to less experienced teachers.
• Perform various administrative activities (e.g., attend faculty and staff meetings, order equipment and supplies, copy materials, create bulletin boards, take attendance, obtain permission slips, and coordinate department activities.)
• Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment (e.g., copy materials, set up audio visual equipment, arrange lab materials.)
• Monitor student behavior both inside and outside the classroom (e.g., during class, in hallways between classes, and during assemblies, extracurricular activity meetings or events, fire drills, or other group activities.)
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit its’ support in realizing the school’s mission.

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment.
• Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling).
• Light lifting of materials and other objects associated with a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20 - 40 lbs.).
• Special Education Teachers may also be required to pick up students, restrain students as needed, and spend large quantities of time on the floor sitting, squatting, and/or kneeling.
• Field trips may be made.
• Candidate should be willing to contribute directly or indirectly to the development of children both inside and outside the classroom, which may include working hours in addition to the regular school day.
• This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Regular attendance is required for this position.

Personal Work Relationships

• Candidate receives administrative supervision and is typically evaluated formally one time per year.
• It is expected that less experienced candidates will receive additional guidance on instructional matters and that those with more experience will serve as mentors, providing suggestions, guidance, and assistance as appropriate or necessary.
• It is expected that some candidates will be more involved in planning and coordinating departmental activities. Supervisor may provide detailed instruction regarding changes in policies, procedures, or laws or in reference to unusual circumstances or problems.
• Candidate has significant contact with students, parents, and other school staff to provide instruction, offer guidance, exchange information, and develop social skills of students.
• Candidate may also maintain contacts within the community to enrich the content of materials and utilize additional instructional methodologies (e.g., take field trips, invite guest speakers.)

Benefits

• Salary (district salary schedule plus stipends for extra duties)
• Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life.
• TRS retirement pension benefits

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $36,970 to $70,622 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joyce Deocampo
• 275 FM 2483
• Morgan's Point Resort, Texas 76513-5547
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]