WMS Science Teacher-Maternity Leave

Western School Corporation; Indiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Western School Corporation in Indiana is seeking a middle school science teacher for a maternity leave replacement (December 2026–February 2027) to instruct 6th grade science and support hands-on inquiry.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and an Indiana teaching license or eligibility, strong classroom management, and the ability to collaborate with staff and build relationships with students. Teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Indiana teaching license with an appropriate Middle School Science or applicable science content area, or eligibility to obtain appropriate Indiana licensure.
• Knowledge of effective middle school instructional and classroom management practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish positive relationships with middle school students
• Commitment to collaboration and student achievement
• Teaching experience at the middle school level is preferred but not required.

Skills

Middle school pedagogy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Student relationships

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Middle School Science Teacher - Maternity Leave

Employment Type: Temporary/Maternity Leave Replacement

Grade Level: Middle School - 6th Grade

Start Date: December 2026

Anticipated End Date: February 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Indiana teaching license with an appropriate Middle School Science or applicable science content area, or eligibility to obtain appropriate Indiana licensure.
• Knowledge of effective middle school instructional and classroom management practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish positive relationships with middle school students
• Commitment to collaboration and student achievement

Teaching experience at the middle school level is preferred but not required.

Position will remain open until filled.

Western School Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.