Middle School Science Teaching Opportunity - 2026/27 SY

Young Scholars Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Prep periods

Professional coaching

Chromebooks in classrooms

Google Education platform

Job summary

Young Scholars Charter School in Philadelphia seeks a passionate Middle School Science Teacher for the 26-27 SY. The role involves delivering high-quality science instruction, collaborating with grade teams, and engaging families to support student growth.

Candidates should hold a PA teaching certification within two years and have a commitment to a rigorous, project-based learning environment that fosters citizenship and achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and PA teaching certification within first two years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned to state standards.
• Develop detailed lesson plans and assessments.
• Collaborate with grade/content teams to boost student achievement.
• Engage families and participate in school-wide activities.
• Punctuality and submitting plans on time.

Skills

Resilience

Professionalism

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Feedback & coaching

Accountability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Special Education

Job description

Join theYoung Scholars Charter Schoolteam and help usImagine New Possibilitiesin education. We’re on a journey to create the best possible middle school experience for students and faculty in Philadelphia!

What makes YSCS a great place to work?

• ALL teachers have a roster of 85 - 100 students and an average class size of 28 students. Why? We want you to build stronger and more meaningful relationships with your students.
• ALL teachers are responsible for one grade and one content. Why? We want you to be experts in the classes you teach.
• ALL teachers have between 125 - 165 minutes of prep time daily and common planning time with content teams. Why? We know that collaboration for teachers is important and prep periods during the day make the job more sustainable.
• ALL staff members have the opportunity to influence the overall direction of the school. Why? We know that to have a wonderful work environment, you are critical in the decision-making process at the school. This year’s reimagined and more sustainable calendar and schedule were developed by teachers for teachers!

Who are we?

Young Scholars Charter School (YSCS) is a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students from across Philadelphia in grades 5-8. The mission of Young Scholars is to provide a personalized middle school education that challenges, engages and prepares all students to passionately pursue their dreams and lead a life of active citizenship. We aim to inspire and equip every student to lead a life of achievement, service and success. Our structured and nurturing community, comprehensive programming and rigorous academic curriculum are designed to build self-motivated citizens, eager learners and strong leaders – regardless of circumstance. Our graduates are driven young people who are prepared for the future demands of high school, college, career and, eventually, the world.

We seek to provide project-based learning and high-quality instruction to help students grow as learners and citizens. We believe in rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum where all students are given an opportunity to reach high academic success. Our teachers engage in extensive planning, strong instructional execution, and common skill-based assessments. Our curriculum engages students in building their academic proficiency and social-emotional skills to be successful.

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a passionate hardworkingMiddle School Science Teacher to join the YSCS team for the 26-27 SY.

YSCS is a unique and innovative educational environment with a dual homeroom partner structure, regular coaching by an instructional leader, and extensive elective and sports offerings. All staff members are considered a critical player in decision-making processes and have the opportunity to influence the overall direction of the school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide excellent instruction, making every minute count in your classroom;
• Develop detailed lesson plans, materials, homework assignments, and assessments based on state standards and school-wide goals for student achievement;
• Punctual to work;
• Submits lesson plans on time;
• Provide differentiated learning opportunities to support each student’s academic growth;
• Set and reinforce clear expectations for student engagement;
• Continuously improve based on feedback and coaching from school leaders;
• Collaborate with other teachers to increase student engagement and achievement;
• Reward positive student engagement and hold students accountable using school-wide systems;
• Engage with family members regularly and participate in school-wide family engagement activities including phone calls to family members and school-based meetings with families;
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• A belief that ALL students should be held to high academic standards;
• Resilience and professionalism;
• Ability to build strong relationships and work with different stakeholders;
• Exceptionally strong strategic thinking;
• Excellent communication both verbal and written;
• Commitment to school transformation and continuous improvement;
• Open to feedback and coaching;
• Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement;
• Collaborative approach to problem solving.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Experience driving student achievement results;
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field;
• Must hold or be actively working to obtain relevant PA teacher certification within the first year of employment, and completed by the second year.

The Rewards

• Competitive salary and benefits package;
• 3-4 prep periods a day (teachers will receive 2 breaks);
• Professional collaboration with grade and content teams;
• Weekly coaching and ongoing professional development;
• 1:1 Chromebooks in every classroom;
• Google Education platform for online assignment management;
• The opportunity to maximize your impact in schools where we are raising the bar for student achievement.