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Applying for Position:
Middle School Science Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest's client school in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Middle School Science Teacher starting August 2024.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct, differentiated instruction for students, focusing on science and engineering practices like: asking questions and defining problems, developing models, analyzing and interpreting data, engaging in argument from evidence, etc.
  • Identify, select, modify, and create instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and learning needs, in collaboration with grade level teammates and instructional coaches.
  • Use classroom management systems that are focused on students’ social emotional needs.
  • Provide a positive environment in which students are able to engage actively in meaningful learning experiences.
  • Communicate and partner effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals on a regular basis.
  • Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, and colleagues

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Arts degree in Science, Education, or related field
  • Valid teaching credential
  • Two years of classroom teaching experience preferred
  • Experience with and understanding of middle school age children and children with learning differences
  • Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards
  • Experience with technology – iPads; computers; SmartBoards


CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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About CalWest Educators Placement

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If you have questions about the qualifications to apply, please contact us at mysearch@calwesteducators.com.