Greenwich Public Schools
Science Teacher Job at Greenwich Public Schools in Greenwich
Greenwich Public Schools, Greenwich, CT, US, 06831
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Science
Date Posted:
8/19/2025
Location:
Western Middle School
Date Available:
As soon as filled
Closing Date:
Until filled
Greenwich Public Schools seeks a full-time science teacher for Western Middle School.
Greenwich Public Schools' science curriculum is fully aligned with the Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The ideal candidate will understand the growth and development of the middle school child, and be able to plan and deliver lessons accordingly, helping students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of NGSS and have experience working with middle school-aged students.
Responsibilities:
The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
Middle School Teaching/Science
Date Posted:
8/19/2025
Location:
Western Middle School
Date Available:
As soon as filled
Closing Date:
Until filled
Greenwich Public Schools seeks a full-time science teacher for Western Middle School.
Greenwich Public Schools' science curriculum is fully aligned with the Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The ideal candidate will understand the growth and development of the middle school child, and be able to plan and deliver lessons accordingly, helping students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of NGSS and have experience working with middle school-aged students.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
- Demonstrated strong content knowledge
- Maintains accurate and complete records
- Assesses student learning on a continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
- Communicates student progress with parents through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
- Designs instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Designs and implements assessments that measure progress and uses assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
- Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
- Establishes and maintains professional relationships
- Participates in professional learning
- Experience working with adolescent children
- Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- A sense of humor
- CT State Certification, or certifiability, in: General Science, Grades 4-8 (#234), General Science, Grades 7-12 (#034), or related certificate required.
The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.