High School Science Teacher

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.High School Science TeacherFull Time • Bridgeport, CT, US5 days ago • Requisition ID: 1105Salary Range: $54,000.00 To $60,000.00 AnnuallyAbout Great Oaks Charter School, BridgeportThree things are true about us.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 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 building something for Bridgeport that did not exist before we got here.We are not a place that lowers expectations to match circumstances.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.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 SummaryYou will teach high school science as both a rigorous discipline and a way of seeing the world. Your students will leave your classroom able to read a study, evaluate a claim, and understand why the natural world works the way it does.This is a role for a teacher who refuses the false choice between depth and accessibility, who runs labs that matter, and who believes their students can handle real science.What You Will Actually DoPlan and deliver rigorous, NGSS-aligned high school science instruction (specific course assignment to be determined based on team needs and your expertise)Design and lead investigations and labs that develop students' scientific reasoning and quantitative skillsTeach students to read primary scientific sources, interpret data, and construct evidence-based argumentsPrepare students for college-level science and lab work, including AP offerings where applicableUse formative and summative data to drive your instructional decisions and feedback cyclesMaintain a safe, organized, and well-stocked lab environmentCollaborate with the science team to align vertical curriculum from grade 9 through grade 12Communicate regularly with families and counselors about student progress and college readinessParticipate in weekly professional development and coaching cycles with your dedicated academic coachWhat We Are Looking ForBachelor's degree in a science discipline, Science Education, or a related field (Master's preferred)Connecticut teaching certification in a science endorsement (Biology, General Science, Physical Science, etc.), or an active pathway toward itStrong content knowledge in your discipline and lab safety expertiseExperience preparing students for college-level scienceClassroom management instincts grounded in relationships and high expectationsA collaborative spirit and the willingness to be coachedWhat 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 youReady to Apply?Send us your resume and a brief cover letter. We read every application.Tell us about a lab or investigation you have run that changed how your students understood a scientific idea.Equal Opportunity StatementGreat 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.J-18808-Ljbffr