OPS K-5 Science/STEM Instructor/PKY

OPS K-5 Science/STEM Instructor/PKY

Job no: 539091

Work type: Non-Permanent Status Faculty

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Physical/Mathematical Sciences

Department: 18180600 - ED-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Classification Title:
OPS K-5 Science/STEM Instructor/PKY

Job Description:
You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment that's leading the way!

If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals, we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application.


The Opportunity and Job Description

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a part-time (.50) OPS K-5 Science/STEM Instructor for the 26-27 school year. Instructor responsibilities include the following:

• Design and develop personally meaningful, real-world projects that are based on and in alignment with Florida state science standards
• Collaborate and co-teach with other science and engineering educators at P.K. Yonge
• Partner and collaborate with grade-level teachers to ensure cohesiveness and alignment between the science lab/STEM experience and core classroom science instruction
• Create and model quality science lessons that core subject area teachers can replicate in their classrooms
• Provide direct instruction of assigned students to strengthen instructional coherence and student learning outcomes.
• Administer and analyze formative assessments to monitor student progress and and inform targeted instructional strategies that support increased achievement and success for all students
• Design appropriate curriculum, instructional, and assessment accommodations to support academic success for a diverse group of students including both striving and advanced learners
• Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support teaching, learning, and collaboration in a 1:1 learning environment
• Maintain consistent and proactive communication with families through virtual and face-to-face engagement.
• Reflect on and analyze the impact of instructional practices and curriculum implementation on student learning to inform continuous improvement.

The PKY- K-5 Science/STEM Instructor will extend science, engineering, and STEM learning for elementary students beyond the core classrooms. This instructor will be responsible for the design and implementation of an authentic, hands-on science curriculum in alignment with Florida standards for K-5 science. This instructor will need the knowledge and skills to design relevant, high-interest units of study and the ability to engage learners across elementary school grade levels. Both the design and implementation of curriculum will be within the responsibility of this role. The ideal candidate would have teaching experience and instructional experience in tech tools and computer programming to support student learning.


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About P.K. Yonge

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is a public school established in 1934 with the mission to design, test, and disseminate innovations in K-12 education through serving a student population representative of Florida's economic, racial, gender, and academic diversity.

Affiliated with the College of Education at the University of Florida, P.K. Yonge faculty may partner with members of the college to develop, and test teaching solutions designed to respond to the varied learning needs of our students.

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P.K. Yonge boasts a small community-like atmosphere that fosters deep and impactful relationships with students and families from all walks of life over many years. P.K. Yonge is committed to creating a learning environment to support the needs of all learners as we seek to generate new ideas for advancing student learning through research, teaching, and/or service. Teachers work closely in a collaborative environment that cultivates new ideas designed to impact K-12 schools. As practitioner-researchers, P.K. Yonge faculty are constantly working to bridge theory and practice. P.K. Yonge attributes our successes to the contributions of teachers who find teaching, research, and investigation inspiring, who value the opportunity to reach outside the bounds of the classroom, and who are open to sharing on a broader scale.

P.K. Yonge teachers enjoy greater professional autonomy. P.K. Yonge faculty engage in professional learning opportunities each year though webinars, workshops, learning communities, and teacher research aimed at increasing knowledge of adaptive, student-centered learning environments. Teachers are fully supported to explore and learn within their subject areas; encouraged to present and attend national conferences; and inspired to refine and improve their current practices.

As an employee of the University of Florida, teachers have the ability to participate in the university promotion process - which has the potential to lead to higher rank and salary. P.K. Yonge teachers have full access to UF benefits. Additionally, teachers are afforded the use of the UF tuition assistance program to pursue advanced degrees at the University of Florida. For more details about UF benefits, visit

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Expected Salary:
Commensurate with education & experience.

Minimum Requirements:

1. A Master's degree is preferred but candidates with a Bachelor's degree will be considered.
2. Florida teaching certification; Subject area certification
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills
4. Level 2 DCF background check

Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of K-12 teaching experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants must apply online at and include:

1. A cover letter or letter of application
2. A complete resume or curriculum vitae
3. Three letters of recommendation providing evidence of effective teaching experience and ongoing collaboration with teaching colleagues

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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Accessibility at UF

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Florida Relay System at View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin as soon as a suitable pool is established.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 11 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:


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