TEACHER-MCMS-SCIENCE

McCreary County Middle School; Stearns (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

McCreary County Schools McCreary County Middle School in Stearns, Kentucky is seeking a full-time science teacher. The role involves delivering rigorous middle school science instruction and maintaining an engaging classroom environment.

Qualifying candidates hold Kentucky teaching certification and have strong classroom management plus effective communication with students and parents. The position starts immediately with a typical school-year schedule.

Qualifications

• Qualified for Kentucky teaching certification as required.
• Experience in middle school science preferred.
• Strong classroom management and parent communication.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated times.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning within district resources.
• Prepares for classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media suitable for the class and location.
• Aims to reflect district educational goals in instruction.
• Protects students, equipment, and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress regularly.
• Keeps accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Upholds school rules and policies.
• Provides availability to students/parents outside instructional hours.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with staff in planning goals and methods.
• Assists in selecting books and materials.
• Supports co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Maintains open communication with students and parents about progress.
• Establishes cooperative relationships with others.
• Pursues ongoing professional growth.

Skills

State teaching certification

Science subject knowledge

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TEACHER-MCMS-SCIENCE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910488

Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification authorities

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• 2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conductive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• 3. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request from immediate superior.
• 4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• 5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• 6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• 7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 8. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• 9. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• 10. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• 11. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• 12. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• 13. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• 14. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• 15. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• 16. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• 17. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• 18. Provides for his own educational growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time