Science Teacher - Middle School

Join a team of educators committed to inspiring curiosity, building scientific understanding, and helping students become confident, independent thinkers.

Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher to provide instruction in 6th Grade General Science and 8th Grade Physical Science. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about science education and enjoys engaging students through inquiry, exploration, experimentation, and hands-on learning.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, LVA emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections. The successful candidate will utilize OpenSciEd and research-based instructional practices to create meaningful learning experiences that encourage curiosity, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inquiry-based science instruction to students in 6th Grade General Science and 8th Grade Physical Science.
• Implement a phenomenon based curriculum that is hands-on, focused on inquiry, and student-centered.
• Design and facilitate investigations, experiments, and collaborative learning experiences that develop scientific understanding.
• Encourage students to ask questions, analyze evidence, construct explanations, and apply scientific concepts to real-world situations.
• Collaborate with the Middle School Science Department to develop, refine, and align curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs and learning styles of students.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, participation, and academic growth.
• Assess student progress and use instructional data to guide teaching and support student achievement.
• Support the philosophy and instructional practices of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Pennsylvania Science Teaching Certification preferred, or the ability to obtain Pennsylvania teaching certification through planned professional development is required.
• Middle School teaching experience.
• Familiarity with STEELS standards and OpenSciEd.
• Ability to bring a creative, hands-on approach to curriculum implementation utilizing instructional best practices.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and student-centered instructional strategies.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

Join a team of educators committed to inspiring curiosity, building scientific understanding, and helping students become confident, independent thinkers.