SCIENCE TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL)

Contract: 2025-2026 School Year (190 Days) Salary is based on experience. A complete salary schedule can be found on our school website.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Science Teacher to join our high school team. The ideal candidate will specialize in either Life Science (e.g., Biology, Environmental Science, Anatomy) or Physical Science (e.g., Chemistry, Physical Science, or Physics), teaching students in grades 9-12. This individual will play a key role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for science.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree required; field of study correlated to teaching assignment as an elementary or secondary art teacher with the appropriate Arkansas licensure code or equivalent
• Teachers with experience are valued; however, no prior experience is required
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of pre-employment background checks
• Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members and the general public
• Preferred to be AP certified but not required

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons in Life Science or Physical Science for students in grades 9-12.

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active learning and student engagement.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including hands-on experiments, labs, and technology integration, to meet diverse learning needs.
• Assess and monitor student progress through assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Support school initiatives and participate in extracurricular activities or clubs, as needed.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.