Junior High Science Teacher 2026-2027

Job Summary

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

About the Role

Teacher

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all students.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Utilizes effective classroom management techniques.
• Work collaboratively with building administration, teachers, parents/guardians and students.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Utilizes technology to support instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Manage student behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Education.
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal, including presentations.
• Ability to use basic, job related equipment.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexible to work with others in a variety of circumstances and a diverse group of individuals.

Skills

• Knowledge of NCLB (No Child Left Behind), FERPA and other federal, state and local guidelines.
• Passionate about improving urban public education and devoted to making a difference.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Life Benefits in accordance to JSD policy

Pay

Exempt

Schedule

9.5 month employee