NHS Science Teacher

Job Certification

Required

Employment Type

Full-time

Grade Levels

10th

11th

12th

9th

Start Date

Upcoming School Year

Position Areas

Science

Certification

Must hold a certificate issued by Oklahoma State Department of Education.
The certificate position area must be in one of the following areas: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Science (General).
The certificate must be in one of the following grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th.
The certificate status must be active or about to graduate from a state-approved teacher preparation program.

Description

Newcastle High School is seeking a passionate, inquisitive, and dedicated Science Teacher to join our faculty for the upcoming academic year. We are looking for an educator committed to fostering scientific literacy, facilitating hands-on laboratory experiences, and developing critical thinking skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities Curriculum & Instruction: Design and implement engaging, standards-based science lessons (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Physical Science) that utilize inquiry-based learning to challenge high school students.

Laboratory Management: Direct and supervise safe, meaningful laboratory experiments that allow students to apply the scientific method and explore complex concepts.

Classroom Environment: Cultivate a classroom culture that encourages intellectual curiosity, safety, and active student participation in scientific discourse.

Assessment: Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and provide data-driven feedback to facilitate mastery of core scientific principles.

Collaboration: Work closely with the Science Department to align curriculum, share instructional best practices, and participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Communication: Maintain professional communication with students, parents, and administration regarding academic growth and laboratory safety expectations.

Job Qualifications Certification: Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in a Secondary Science discipline (e.g., Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or General Science).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Secondary Science Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, effective classroom and lab management techniques, and the ability to integrate modern educational technology and laboratory equipment into daily instruction.

Interested applicants should email a resume to Adam Hull, Principal, at View email address on k12jobspot.com.

Newcastle Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.