Science Teacher (Grade 7)

Young World Physical Education; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Woonsocket Education Department, Hamlet Middle School in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, seeks a Science Teacher for Grade 7 for a one-year assignment. The ideal candidate will implement a student-centered program, promote discourse and collaboration, and support diverse learner needs.

Required are the Rhode Island science license for middle grades and experience with behavioral and emotional challenges. Right to Read Awareness certification is required; MLL certification preferred.

Qualifications

• RIDE Science certification required or eligible (grades 6-12 or 5-8).
• Experience working with students with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges is highly valued.
• RIDE MLL Certification preferred.
• Right to Read Awareness Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study meeting student needs and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Employ instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide regular progress reports.
• Develop and maintain communication with students and parents.

Skills

RIDE Science 6-12/5-8

Behavioral support

RIDE MLL Certification

Right to Read Awareness

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Science Teacher (Grade 7)- 1 yr

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5878033

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Function: The Woonsocket Learning Community provides all learners a safe and rigorous learning experience that embraces diversity, culture, and individuality to create productive members of our global community.

An individual who supports interdependent student-centered classrooms that promote discourse and collaboration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnose the learning disablilties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialist as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Required Qualifications

• RIDE Science (6-12 or 5-8 Middle School)
• Strong experience working with students with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges
• RIDE MLL Certification Preferred
• Right to Read Awareness Certification required

Position Type: Full-time

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Jennifer Renigaldo , Principal
• 60 Florence Drive
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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