Middle School Science Teacher

Middle School Science Teacher Great Oaks Charter School - Bridgeport | Grades 6 - 8 About Great Oaks Charter School, Bridgeport Three things are true about us. One. A child's zip code should not determine their future. We are a tuition-free public charter school in Bridgeport, built on three pillars: Mastery, Leadership, and Community. Our embedded AmeriCorps tutoring program puts an extra adult in every ELA and Math classroom because small-group instruction should not be a luxury reserved for private schools. We are not a place that lowers expectations to match circumstances. Two. We invest in the adults who invest in our students. Every staff member, in every role, is supported by dedicated academic coaches, real professional development, and a culture where colleagues actually show up for one another. You will not be left to figure it out alone. We are not interested in burning people out and replacing them. We are interested in building careers. Three. We are building something for Bridgeport that did not exist before we got here. What you do at Great Oaks today shapes what is possible for our students tomorrow. That is not a slogan. That is the job. We are not finished. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, keep reading. Position Summary Middle school science is where curiosity either grows or dies. You will keep it alive. You will teach students to ask better questions, design real investigations, and use evidence to build explanations. You will run labs that students actually remember, and you will build the foundation they need to take on high school science with confidence. What You Will Actually DoPlan and deliver engaging, NGSS-aligned science instruction across life, earth, and physical sciencesDesign and lead hands-on labs and investigations that develop students' scientific reasoning, not just their recallBuild students' science literacy: how to read a scientific text, interpret data, and evaluate claimsUse formative and summative data to drive your instructional decisions and intervention plansBuild a classroom culture where students hypothesize freely, revise their thinking, and learn from each otherMaintain a safe, organized, and well-stocked lab environmentCollaborate with the science team to align curriculum and assessments across grade levelsCommunicate consistently with families about student progress, growth, and next stepsParticipate in weekly professional development and coaching cycles with your dedicated academic coach What We Are Looking ForBachelor's degree in a science discipline, Science Education, or a related fieldConnecticut teaching certification in a science endorsement or Middle Grades Science, or an active pathway toward itStrong content knowledge across life, earth, and physical science topicsExperience designing and managing hands-on lab experiencesClassroom management instincts grounded in relationships and high expectationsA collaborative spirit and the willingness to be coached What You Can Expect From UsA school community that puts students at the center of every decisionDedicated academic coaching and weekly professional developmentColleagues who collaborate, share resources, and have your backA leadership team that listensCompetitive compensation($54,000+ based on experience), comprehensive benefits, paid school breaks, and continued participation in the Connecticut State Teachers' Pension SystemThe chance to build something lasting in a community that needs you Ready to Apply? Send us your resume and a brief cover letter. We read every application. Tell us about a lesson or experiment that lit up your classroom. What made it work? Equal Opportunity Statement Great Oaks Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.