Description

MS Science Teacher (Fall Semester Only)

Valley Christian Middle School is seeking a full-time Science teacher for the Fall Semester of the 2025-26 school year. Members of the middle school faculty excel at creative problem solving, working with a diverse student body and engaging in authentic relationships with students. Our desire is to provide transformative learning opportunities for students. Prospective faculty members should be able to design creative learning experiences where students must apply their learning in real-world settings.

At VCMS, we are fully committed to middle school philosophy and meeting each student where they are at developmentally. We strive to educate the whole student: mind, body and spirit. Candidates must be deeply committed to their faith and have a passion for middle school students.

Benefits Include:

• Generously subsidized health benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
• Paid Personal Days and Sick Time
• Up to 17 paid holidays
• Pay Range- $24,676-$48,473 (for one semester based upon education & experience per established Teacher Pay Scale)

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools strives for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual student’s needs. The school was founded in 1935 on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life, and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students. Valley Christian Schools has over 1,300 students in preschool through 12th grade. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate will:

• Have experience teaching
• Use a wide range of methodology to engage a diverse student population
• Creatively adapt the current curriculum to areas of personal expertise
• Collaborate in a professional learning community
• Design purposeful and engaging lessons
• Full-time MS teachers also teach an exploratory class of their design or fill in where needed (Bible, PE, creative media, healthy living, etc)
• Teach Science courses from a biblical worldview with his/her faith woven through lessons and teaching

A bachelor's degree is required, a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (e.g. Science, Biology, Chemistry, Secondary Education) is preferred. Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ and be active members of a local church community.

For consideration, applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/ fingerprinting and a drug screen. Please apply on the Valley Christian Schools Employment site at www.vcschools.org/employment

Salary : $24,676 - $48,473