Science Teacher - Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, High School (9-12)

Ucteams; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ucteams in Plainfield, New Jersey, is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to foster a positive and engaging classroom environment. You will design and implement differentiated and rigorous instruction, building relationships with students and families to promote academic and social growth.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and a valid New Jersey Teaching Certification in Science for grades 9–12. Strong classroom management skills and experience in high school instruction are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science Education or related field required.
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification in Science (Grades 9–12) required.
• Knowledge of lab safety protocols and scientific inquiry methods essential.
• Proficiency with Google Apps and digital instructional tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive classroom culture for all students.
• Design and facilitate rigorous and student-centered instruction.
• Plan and implement differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
• Use data to assess and analyze student progress.
• Facilitate individual and group instruction in an engaging manner.
• Promote UC TEAMS values for a positive learning environment.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Knowledge of lab safety protocols

Familiarity with NJSLS Science Standards

Proficient with Google Apps

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science Education, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification in Science (Grades 9–12)

Tools

Google Apps

Digital instructional tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive classroom culture in which all students feel welcomed and valued; Build relationships with students and families that demonstrate genuine care, concern, and a sense of responsibility for students’ academic and social growth.
• Design and facilitate academically rigorous and student-centered literacy, math and social-emotional instruction, aligned with the school’s curriculum and philosophy.
• Plan and implement differentiated instruction across subject areas to support our diverse student learners, including students with special education services, students identified as multilingual learners, students receiving academic interventions and students who are accelerated.
• Facilitate whole group, small group, and individual instruction in an engaging and motivating manner to foster student achievement.
• Use data to assess and analyze student progress across subjects to develop interventions and extensions for student learning.
• Foster and promote UC TEAMS values to ensure a positive, caring, responsive and safe learning environment with structures that are both inviting and containing.
• Collaborate with colleagues and key stakeholders within the school’s professional learning structures, such as but not limited to Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), coaching, and professional development to develop best practices and grow as an educator in order to meet the academic outcomes for students.
• Develop relationships and strengthen partnerships with families through persistent communication, such as but not limited to phone calls, special events, and conferences.
• Arrive at school each day by 7:30 a.m. and leave no earlier than 3:45 p.m.; Mondays 4:45 p.m.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Science Education, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
2. Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification in Science (Grades 9–12)
3. Knowledge of lab safety protocols and scientific inquiry methods
4. Familiarity with NJSLS Science Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
5. Strong classroom management and communication skills
6. Experience in high school science instruction preferred
7. Proficient with Google Apps and digital instructional tools.
8. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.