Secondary Teaching: Science Teacher(s)

Position Type:
Junior High School/Science Teacher
Date Posted:
5/6/2026
Location:
Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High
Date Available:
08/01/2026
J Job Title: Science Teacher (Junior High School)
Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Principal
Brief Description of Position:

The Science teacher will be responsible for developing in each pupil an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields.
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
Valid Missouri Teaching Certification (Grades: 5 - 9)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Skilled in human relations, leadership and conflict management
Demonstrate the ability to foster a classroom climate that allows growth for at-risk students
Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
Proficiency in computer hardware and software use, including word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, email, the Internet, digital media
Preferred Qualifications:
~ Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspiring students and promoting mastery in subject area
Supervising and maintaining a safe environment for hands-on science lab and other project-related work
Providing continual assessment of student progress and maintaining records
Continually evaluating instructional performance to meet the needs of the students
Providing an effective environment that reflects and facilitates the academic program
Delivering socio-emotional curriculum to students in advisory settings
Providing peer assistance to fellow teachers
Continuing to work on professional growth
Routinely utilizing instructional technology and optimizing its instructional value
Initiating and maintaining open communication with parents and community members
Maintaining regular, punctual attendance.
Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal

Attachment(s):

• 2025-2026 Salary Schedule.pdf
• Science Teacher_CJHS.pdf