Secondary Science Teacher - Grades 7-9

Young World Physical Education; Traer (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a full-time Secondary Science Teacher in Traer, Iowa, starting August 24, 2026. The successful candidate will lead 7th to 9th-grade students using the OpenSciEd curriculum to foster a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment. Candidates should be innovative educators passionate about facilitating student engagement and investigation in science. This role requires a teaching certification and teaching experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Innovative, student-centered educator with an inquiry-based teaching philosophy.
• Ability to engage students in evidence-based argumentation.
• Experience with the OpenSciEd curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade science classes.
• Facilitate student investigations and model-building.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Inquiry-based teaching

Facilitating conceptual understanding

Classroom management

Education

Teaching certification

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Secondary Science Teacher (Anticipated)

TeachIowa North Tama County Comm School District - Traer, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5700839

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 08, 2026 10:38 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

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, 8th, and 9th-grade students as they investigate phenomena, build models, and engage in evidence-based argumentation.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher > Science: Astronomy
• Classroom Teacher > Science: Biology
• Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space
• Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

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