High School Science Teacher ('25-'26)

Work for our nation’s largest recovery school, 5280 High School! We’re hiring for a dynamic Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to engage students in a dynamic, Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum focused on science. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, creativity, and building real-world connections within subjects such as physics, earth science, biology, chemistry, and more.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about science education and project-based learning, thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and is dedicated to fostering student growth, both academically and socially. They should be comfortable designing engaging and relevant learning experiences that challenge students to think critically and work creatively.

Candidates should have a strong background in science, eagerness to work with diverse students in addiction recovery, and commitment to embracing various learning styles and fostering a classroom culture of respect, equity, and inclusion..

Job Overview

• Curriculum Focus: The 5280 science teacher will design and deliver science instruction through Project-Based Learning (PBL), where students actively work on real-world projects that integrate multiple scientific disciplines. This approach encourages students to solve complex problems, collaborate, and explore concepts deeply, all while meeting the Colorado Academic Standards for science.

• Responsibilities:

  • Teaching: Facilitate science lessons that emphasize inquiry, experimentation, and real-world problem-solving. Use PBL strategies to engage students in projects that tie together different science subjects.

  • Support Students: As part of the “Crew” program, the teacher will serve as a Crew Captain, providing advisement and supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic needs.

  • Group Work & Collaboration: Design and facilitate group work to foster collaboration, communication, and teamwork. Provide guidance on project design and execution.

  • Assess Student Learning: Create both formal and informal assessments that measure student progress. Give timely and constructive feedback.

  • Student-Centered Focus: Offer opportunities for students to have a voice and make choices in their learning. Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.

  • Community Engagement: Showcase student work to the broader school community and collaborate with other teachers and faculty members to enhance learning experiences.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $50,000 - $90,000 per year (commensurate with experience).

• Full coverage of individual medical benefits, with 25% coverage for dependents.

• Vision, dental, and life insurance plans are available.

• Paid time off includes approximately four weeks of summer vacation and four weeks of school holidays.

5280 High School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of 5280 to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

Qualifications:

• Required: A Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a science-related field) and background check. Those without a teaching credential must meet federal ESSA requirements and hold a degree in a science-related field.

• Preferred: Colorado Teaching License (Secondary Science) and experience working high-needs students.