Science Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools seeks a Science Teacher for Phillips Middle School in Chapel Hill, NC. The candidate must hold a valid 9-12 science teaching license or be eligible, and be designated Highly Qualified in high school science.

Experience in high school science is preferred and a commitment to student growth is essential. The role includes developing and implementing engaging lesson plans, maintaining a positive classroom climate, and collaborating with staff to support curriculum

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in 9-12 science.
• Candidates must be designated as HIGHLY QUALIFIED in high school science.
• Previous experience in high school science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for high school science.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and student growth.
• Evaluates student progress and communicates with parents.
• Coordinates with paraprofessionals and volunteers as needed.
• Collaborates with colleagues on curriculum and school programs.

Skills

Licensed to teach

Highly Qualified in HS science

High school science experience

Job description

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Phillips Middle School - Chapel Hill, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Science Teacher

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Phillips Middle School - Chapel Hill, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5881537

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

Job Description

TITLE: Science Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed or be eligible to be licensed in 9-12
science. Candidates must be designated as HIGHLY QUALIFIED in high school science. Previous experience in high school science preferred.

SALARY: NC Teacher Salary + 18% supplement

BENEFITS: Full Benefits

SUPERVISES: May coordinate and direct activities of paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or clerical assistants.

REPORTS TO: The school principal or his/her designee

JOB GOAL: To provide each student with the help, counsel, and learning experience he needs to make progress toward educational goals established. To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to live a rewarding life in an ever-changing world.

Performance Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials. Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interprets the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and through self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Instructs pupils in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicates these objectives to pupils.
• Evaluates pupil performance and growth using a variety of formative and summative evaluation tools
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interprets the school program.
• Collaborates with colleagues to promote an optimal learning environment for pupils.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year. Salary in accordance with certification and placement on the adopted schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education policy on the evaluation of teachers.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Astronomy

Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Erika Newkirk
• 750 S. Merritt Mill Road
• Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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