Middle School Science Teacher (2026-27 School Year)

Yinghua Academy•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Educates and nurtures students following Yinghua Academy’s mission, core values, and principles. This role involves maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment, delivering direct instruction, developing students' knowledge and skills in science, and conducting student assessments. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning and academic resources, and attend grade-level academic events. Responsibilities also include preparing and submitting curriculum pacing and lesson plans, participating in professional development, and adhering to school-wide behavioral and safety guidelines. The role requires maintaining accurate student records, preparing progress reports, and ensuring program compliance. Effective communication with students and parents, including timely responses to emails and phone calls, is essential. The teacher must uphold professional and ethical standards, model positive behavior, and demonstrate reliability and good judgment. A commitment to Yinghua Academy’s mission, values, and guiding principles is expected, along with maintaining a professional image and positive attitude.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Holds a valid MN teaching license in Science, or has the ability to obtain a MN teaching license.
Use of technology as a language learning and instructional tool.
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and reference checks.

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Follows curriculum pacing charts and lesson plans; delivers direct instruction to students and develops students’ fullest acquisition of knowledge, skills, and appreciation for science.
Conducts student assessments in various forms.
Works collaboratively with Director of English Instruction and grade level team members to plan lessons and share academic resources.
Attends grade-level academic events as scheduled.
Prepares and regularly submits curriculum pacing and lesson plans.
Participates in all scheduled professional development.
Follows school-wide behavioral and safety guidelines and policies.
Applies school and classroom rules consistently and effectively.
Seeks guidance regularly from administration and Q-Comp lead teachers on behavior and classroom management techniques.
Maintains accurate student records and proper documentation.
Prepares progress reports and completes all evaluations.
Attends all required safety and health training.
Follows all school policies and protocols.
Actively participates in grade-level and staff meetings.
Communicates with students the expectations for academic performance, classroom behavior, and personal management.
Maintains effective communication with parents in a timely fashion.
Conducts parent-teacher conferences as scheduled.
Reads all school communication and responds to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
Upholds professional and ethical standards in all interactions, maintaining confidentiality and respect in all matters, including student-related information and sensitive organizational topics.
Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy.
Maintains confidentiality in all areas related to students.
Demonstrates reliability and good judgment.
Participates in required training and ongoing relevant professional development.
Commitment to Yinghua Academy’s mission, values, and guiding principles.
Maintains a professional image and a positive attitude.
Completes responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision.
Takes pride in work and is committed to quality.