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TEACHER, SCIENCE, GRADES K-6, ACADEMY PROGRAM (2026-2027 School Year) Qualifications

  • California teaching credential (multiple subject credential with 12 semester/18 quarter units in science) or single subject, science
  • Science major or minor desirable
  • Three years classroom teaching experience
  • Ability to teach science to K-6 students in STEAM laboratory environment
  • Ability to support teachers with implementation of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
  • Ability to work in multiethnic environment
REPORTS TO : Principal JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil an awareness of role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge and skills of scientific investigation, principles, and skills using the Engineering Process and Design Thinking to solve problems; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields with a focus on STEAM activities, while supporting classroom teachers in the planning and implementation of inquiry based, NGSS lessons

Performance Responsibilities

  • Assists school site in program implementation and alignment of instructional delivery in the Next Generation Science Standards
  • Teaches skills and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, earth sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology or science problems to K-6 pupils utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
  • Plans inquiry-based science lessons involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions and student investigations; organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning
  • Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific instruments, experiments, investigations, and standard or teacher-prepared models, charts, sketches, and other instructional materials
  • Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously
  • Instructs pupils in proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment and plant and animal life
  • Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required
  • Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions and field trips, and after school activities
  • Evaluates each pupil's growth in knowledge, skills and scientific attitudes in course being taught
  • Selects and requests books, instructional aids, science equipment, chemicals and supplies and maintains inventory records as required cooperative with the principal or designee
  • Maintains professional competence through professional development provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities
  • Identifies pupil's needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems
  • Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
  • Collaborates with school administration in providing STEAM displays, showcases and programs for school and community and in sponsoring STEAM activities
  • Assists pupils in selection and development of individual research projects
  • Cooperates with school administration in providing science displays, science fair and programs for school and community and in sponsoring science activities
  • Communicates and collaborates with parents, teachers and Academy Staff
  • Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during assigned scheduled work day
  • Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities
  • Collaborates with teachers to help plan and implement NGSS based inquiry lessons in their respective classrooms
  • Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
SALARY: $74,373 - $133,656 annually EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

Minimum Application Requirements An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted with the application on May 27, 2026 by 8:00 pm.

  • Resume
  • Complete contact information for three (3) professional references
  • Evidence of California teaching credential (multiple subject credential wit
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