Science Teacher - Prairie Middle School

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to develop coursework and deliver effective science instruction. The role focuses on creating engaging lesson plans aligned to standards and supporting student success at the school level.

The ideal candidate will hold a Colorado teaching license, have experience in instruction and assessment design, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance learning outcomes for all students.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Colorado teaching license (CDE).
• Endorsements in Elementary Education (K-6) or Science (6-12).
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings.
• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, lesson plans, and learning activities.
• Administer, edit, and grade assignments and assessments.
• Design varied assessments and use data to inform instruction.
• Create a classroom environment that supports instruction and manages behavior.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with families as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Participate in department and district meetings and professional activities.

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Communication

Team collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Colorado teaching license

Endorsements: Elementary Education (K-6) or Science (6-12)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Science Teacher

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position: School Principal or designee

Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed

Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 03/25/2025

Pay Information

Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY

Develop coursework to support effective instruction of science at the school level. Effectively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
• 2. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, schedule, individualized programs of instruction for students, classroom materials and curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities.
• 3. Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments.
• 4. Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
• 5. Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• 6. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• 7. Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• 8. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
• 9. Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
• 10. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Bachelor's degree
• Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• Appropriate CDE endorsements or equivalent in the content field - Elementary Education (grades K-6) for elementary assignments or Science (grades 6-12) for secondary assignments
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic classroom management and planning skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal classroom environment
• Normal school district environment
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of successful science teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement