Secondary Science Teacher

North Tama County Community School District; Traer (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Fully equipped science lab

School day 8:10–3:35

Professional development days

Coaching and extracurriculars

District health insurance

Proximity to Cedar Falls/Waterloo

Job summary

North Tama County Comm School District in Traer, IA seeks an innovative, student-centered educator to join our secondary team. You will lead 7th–12th grade students as they investigate phenomena, build models, and engage in evidence-based argumentation.

The role features small class sizes, a well-equipped science lab, a standard school day, and opportunities to coach extracurricular activities. Health insurance is provided by the district.

Qualifications

• Innovative, student-centered educator for secondary science.
• Experience designing inquiry-based learning with OpenSciEd.

Responsibilities

• Lead 7th–12th grade students to investigate phenomena and build models.
• Facilitate evidence-based argumentation and conceptual understanding.
• Support extracurricular activities and coaching opportunities.

Job description

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

North Tama is seeking an innovative, student-centered educator to join our secondary team. This role is designed for a teacher who thrives in an inquiry-based environment and is passionate about facilitating deep conceptual understanding through the OpenSciEd curriculum. You will lead 7th-12th grade students as they investigate phenomena, build models, and engage in evidence-based argumentation.

• Small class sizes
• Classroom has a full-sized science lab in the classroom and updated technology
• School day is from 8:10 am to 3:35 pm.
• Additional opportunities to coach and lead extracurricular activities.
• Single health insurance covered by the district.
• 25-minute drive from Cedar Falls/Waterloo.

Secondary Science Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5987238

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 3:00 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

North Tama is seeking an innovative, student-centered educator to join our secondary team. This role is designed for a teacher who thrives in an inquiry-based environment and is passionate about facilitating deep conceptual understanding through the OpenSciEd curriculum. You will lead 7th-12th grade students as they investigate phenomena, build models, and engage in evidence-based argumentation.

Perks of this position include:

• Small class sizes
• Classroom has a full-sized science lab in the classroom and updated technology
• School day is from 8:10 am to 3:35 pm.
• 2 full-day professional development days per month
• Additional opportunities to coach and lead extracurricular activities.
• Single health insurance covered by the district.
• 25-minute drive from Cedar Falls/Waterloo.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Astronomy

Classroom Teacher > Science: Biology

Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Taylor Howard , PK-12 Lead Principal
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]