Science Teacher - Middle School

Lehigh Valley Academy • Bethlehem, PA

21h

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Middle School Science Teacher to teach 6th Grade General Science and 8th Grade Physical Science. The teacher will create engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences that develop students’ scientific understanding, reasoning, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Instruction will use OpenSciEd and research-based practices, with hands-on investigations, experimentation, collaboration, and real-world connections.

As an International Baccalaureate World School, LVA emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections. The teacher will support the philosophy and instructional practices of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), while fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports student participation and academic growth.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Pennsylvania Science Teaching Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inquiry-based science instruction to students in 6th Grade General Science and 8th Grade Physical Science.
• Implement a phenomenon-based, hands-on, inquiry-focused, student-centered curriculum.
• 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 students’ diverse academic needs and learning styles.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level