Secondary Science Teacher

Montessori Mint; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Esprit International School in The Woodlands, TX seeks a dedicated Secondary Science Teacher. This full-time role teaches Middle and High School Science, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, and electives, within a Montessori-inspired yet TEKS-aligned program.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in science or science education, be skilled in lab-based instruction, and able to cultivate curiosity, scientific inquiry, and independent learning in students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or science education.
• Experience teaching science at middle and/or high school levels.
• Ability to develop engaging lessons with labs and inquiry.
• Strong classroom management and communication.
• Willingness to embrace Montessori principles.

Responsibilities

• Teach Middle School and High School science courses.
• Incorporate lab work and scientific inquiry into lessons.
• Cover Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, and electives.
• Align instruction with TEKS and Montessori principles.

Job description

Secondary Science Teacher | Esprit International School | The Woodlands, Texas

Location: The woodlands, tx

Position Title: Secondary Science Teacher

Job Description: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in science education, enjoy working with adolescents, and be committed to creating an engaging, hands-on learning environment that encourages curiosity, scientific inquiry, and critical thinking.
This full-time position involves teaching Middle School and High School Science courses.
Candidates should have a broad knowledge of science and feel comfortable teaching a variety of subjects, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, and science electives,
depending on the academic year's course offerings.
Our secondary program combines Montessori principles with a structured academic curriculum aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). We seek an educator who values student independence, experiential learning, and meaningful connections between scientific concepts and real-world applications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, Science Education, or a closely related field.
• Broad knowledge of science and confidence teaching multiple disciplines, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science.
• Experience teaching science at the Middle School and/or High School level.
• Ability to develop engaging lessons that incorporate laboratory work, scientific inquiry, and hands-on learning.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to supporting students' academic, social, and personal development.
• Willingness to embrace Montessori principles and participate in Montessori professional development.

Preferred:

• Texas teaching certification in Science (Grades 6–12 or 7–12), or equivalent.
• Montessori training or experience in a Montessori educational environment.
• Experience teaching multiple science disciplines at the secondary level.
• Familiarity with TEKS and curriculum planning.
• Experience with project-based learning, interdisciplinary instruction, and differentiated teaching.