5th-8th Grade Science Teacher

About the role

St. Clare of Assisi–St. Francis Xavier School, a Catholic elementary school serving students in Pre-K through Grade 8 in the Bronx, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educator to serve as a fifth-grade homeroom teacher and science teacher for Grades 5–8 for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate will create a structured, engaging, and supportive classroom environment; provide standards-aligned science instruction; and help students develop scientific knowledge, inquiry skills, critical thinking, and curiosity about the world around them.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the fifth-grade homeroom teacher and support students' academic, social, and emotional growth
• Teach science to students in Grades 5–8
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons
• Incorporate hands-on investigations, laboratory activities, scientific inquiry, and real-world applications
• Use assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction
• Provide appropriate scaffolds and differentiation for students with varying learning needs, including multilingual learners
• Maintain clear classroom routines and high expectations for learning and behavior
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families
• Collaborate with colleagues, school leadership, and student-support personnel
• Participate fully in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and the faith life of the school
• Support the Catholic identity, values, and mission of the school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• New York State teacher certification preferred
• Experience teaching upper-elementary or middle-school students preferred
• Strong classroom-management, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to design engaging lessons for students with diverse academic and language needs
• Commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, professional collaboration, and Catholic education

Pay

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and follows applicable Archdiocese of New York guidelines. In the range of $55,072.00–$76,907.00.