Science Teacher - Junior High & High School

Job Description

Job Description

If you are a creative, caring, and dedicated educator with effective classroom management and strong teaching skills, Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh is looking for you!

We are currently recruiting a Junior High & High School Science Teacher for our General Studies Program.

Yeshiva Schools is a small, licensed private parochial school dedicated to nurturing every child, helping guide them to refine their character traits, life skills, and academic abilities. Our mission is to empower students to realize their unique potential and contribute to their communities and the world. We achieve this through a collaborative partnership with parents, delivering outstanding academic experiences, fostering continuous skill development, employing positive role models, and creating an environment that nurtures creativity, self-esteem, respect, and a sense of mission.

Job Duties

Junior High and High School Science Teachers are responsible for delivering engaging, inquiry-based science instruction (including Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, or General Science curriculum) for students in middle and high school grades. Responsibilities include:

Instruction & Planning: Planning and submitting weekly lesson plans, delivering high-quality, hands-on science instruction, and integrating practical laboratory or experimental concepts where appropriate.

Classroom & Safety Management: Creating a safe, structured, and welcoming learning environment, including upholding safety standards for lab activities and demonstration environments.

Assessment & Differentiation: Assessing student understanding through formative and summative evaluations, using data to guide instruction, and differentiating lessons to meet diverse student needs.

Professional Collaboration: Collaborating with colleagues, participating in staff trainings, and attending weekly meetings with the principal.

Communication & Professionalism: Communicating with parents on a regular basis, acting in a professional manner, and adhering to staff handbook mandates (including attendance and dress code).

Additional Duties: Completing other duties as assigned by school administration.

Yeshiva Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex in the administration of its programs, activities, or employment.

Grades

8, 9, 10, 11