Science Teacher, Middle School

Science Teacher (Middle School)

Start Date: August 25, 2025
Hours Per Day: 7.50
Days Per Year: 183
Location: Pioneer Middle School

https://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/who-we-are/departments/human-resources/join-our-team

Base Salary Range: $60,678 - $114,367*
Professional Learning Stipend: $6,660- $12,552*

Do you love getting students curious about the world around them? Pioneer Middle School is looking for a passionate and collaborative science educator to join our experienced and supportive team. We value curiosity, hands-on learning, and creating a classroom where students feel safe asking questions and exploring big ideas. As a middle school science teacher, you’ll guide students through engaging lessons that help them think like scientists—observing, experimenting, analyzing, and making sense of how things work. You’ll also be part of a positive school culture where teachers support each other, share ideas, and enjoy the work we do—together.

Our district is located a 20 minute drive south of Tacoma, and serves just over 3,000 students across six schools, including a remote PreK-3 elementary school on Anderson Island and five mainland schools:

• Cherrydale Primary School (PreK-3)
• Chloe Clark Elementary (PreK-3)
• Saltar’s Point Elementary (Grades 4-5)
• Pioneer Middle School (Grades 6-8)
• Steilacoom High School (Grades 9-12)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, student-centered team where your expertise is valued and your work has a direct positive impact on our school community. We’re looking for someone who loves making connections, enjoys having fun, and creates a safe and supportive space where students can grow.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Successful experience or demonstrated commitment toward working with culturally and racially diverse students, families and communities.
• Successful completion of a teacher certification program at an accredited college or university, and valid Washington state certification and endorsement(s) in Science
• Demonstrated content knowledge or experience teaching Science.
• Knowledge of strength-focused instructional strategies for students that promotes autonomy, cooperation and student voice.
• Experience or skill in creating a caring classroom environment that is orderly, purposeful and facilitates student learning.
• Experience or skill in planning, preparing and delivering differentiated instruction that facilitates active learning.
• Experience or knowledge of integrating restorative practices and skills in the classroom.
• Demonstrated skill or experience supporting and contributing to the success of students with disabilities.
• Understanding of how injustice or racial inequity may impact students and families experience with school.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong relationship building, networking skills to connect with community businesses and resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and remain flexible.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,339.00 - $126,919.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,678 - $114,367