Middle School Science Teacher (6th Grade Integrated) 2026-2027

Job description:

Job Description: SECONDARY INTEGRATED SCIENCE TEACHER (6TH GRADE)

About Lotus School for Excellence: Lotus School for Excellence is a K-12 college-prep public charter school with a S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) focus. All employees at Lotus School for Excellence (LSE) work together to create academic social and ethical leaders. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability for this position. However LSE expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions creating both a fulfilling career environment and successful outcomes for our students.

Position Summary: The 6th Grade Integrated Science teacher will provide 6th grade students with engaging inquiry-based learning activities and hands-on experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual physical and social growth. Deliver and adapt an integrated science curriculum covering Earth science life science and physical science topics aligned with standards. Create exceptional outcomes and opportunities for 6th grade students in collaboration with grade-level teams interventionists and department staff under the direction of the Secondary Assistant Principal.

Must Haves:

• A strong passion for STEAM education and diverse student populations.
• Culturally responsive teaching aptitude for planning rich learning opportunities with student needs interests and readiness in mind.
• Data-driven approach. You use data to make instructional moves that improve or enhance student learning.
• Passion for hands-on inquiry-based scientific exploration and laboratory safety.
• Experience with diverse populations and Title One schools.

Instruction:

• Plan and deliver interactive inquiry-based scientific instruction that integrates concepts across Earth Life and Physical Sciences.
• Design organize and safely manage laboratory investigations hands-on activities and classroom experiments.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers and interventionists to modify regular curricula as needed and accommodate diverse learning styles ELL students and students with IEP/504 plans.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student understanding and use results to plan instructional activities and provide timely constructive feedback.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques digital tools and educational technology in the teaching/learning process to support S.T.E.A.M. integration.

Culture:

• Establish systems routines and safety procedures in order to create a safe purposeful and welcoming laboratory and classroom environment focused on learning.
• Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress.
• Provide supervision of students during before and after-school activities (arrival dismissal breakfast lunch and break).
• Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school.

Student Growth and Development:

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Participate in regular team meetings and content-based department meetings.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Analyze student data to inform instruction track student growth and adapt teaching methods.

Education and Related Work Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Science Science Education Middle School Education or related field
• Experience with charter schools or S.T.E.A.M.-focused programs (preferred)
• Previous middle school science teaching experience preferred

Licenses Registrations or Certification:

• A valid Colorado Teacher License (initial professional or alternative) with a Middle School Science or Science endorsement (Grades 68)-Preferred

Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment the individual selected for this position will be expected to complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE) Certificate Program within the first three years of employment. New hires are expected to begin this program during the 2026-2027 school year.

Reports to: Secondary Principal

Job Type: Full-time (186-day schedule)

Compensation and Benefits:

• $59000 - $92000 / year (BOE)
• Participation in CO PERA program including a PERA 401k contribution option
• Funding of 100% of individual medical benefits and a wide range of insurance plans
• Approximately 9 weeks of summer vacation 4 weeks of school holidays/vacations and 8 days of PTO annually

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Science Teaching Endorsement (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teacher license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Required Experience:

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