What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher - Middle School position at Making Waves Academy?
Science Teacher - Middle School at Making Waves Academy
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
510-779-1368
Number of Openings
Salary
55,337 - 106,000 Annually
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About the Employer
When You Join Making Waves Academy You Commit to Intergenerational Change. You will join a team dedicated to rigorously and holistically preparing students from the 5th grade to their ultimate career success. Our bold mission is to interrupt inequity by supporting every Wave-Maker's journey to a rewarding life dream. As an employee, you will uphold high expectations for academics and behavior within a close-knit, supportive community. You will be instrumental in fostering essential durable skills like critical thinking and self-advocacy, crucial for any field. This is more than a job; it’s a commitment to empowering students to lead fulfilling lives, have rewarding careers and give back to their respective communities to recycle their success. We are looking for leaders and advocates ready to make a lasting impact.
Job Summary
Job Summary
As a Middle School Science Teacher, you are the lead investigator in the classroom. You’ll be responsible for creating an environment where inquiry meets impact. From designing hands-on labs to analyzing student performance data, you will ensure every student has the "bandwidth" to succeed in a complex world. You’ll also serve as a vital link for our students as an Advisor, helping them navigate their academic and social-emotional growth. Your key responsibilities include: - Delivering Dynamic Instruction: Managing 4-5 classes where you’ll implement standards-based, culturally relevant lesson plans that integrate literacy and critical thinking. - Designing the Framework: Submitting weekly "Weeks-at-a-Glance" (WAAGS), syllabi, and unit plans aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and California state requirements. - Mentorship & Connection: Leading an Advisory group, acting as a primary point of contact for families and providing targeted support for student development. - Culture Leadership: Being a visible presence on campus—from morning huddles to hallway transitions—upholding school-wide norms and safety.
Requirements / Qualifications
You’ll need to have: - Bachelor's degree - A valid state Single / Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (or eligibility/enrollment in a CTC-approved program) - Strong content area knowledge - Commitment to closing achievement gaps and raising expectations for all students - Eligibility for employment clearance (AED, CPR & First Aid, Certificate of Clearance, Live Scan, TB screen), and other employment clearance Even better if you have: - Ability to build strong, positive, and trusting relationships, and to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team to achieve common instructional goals. - Skill in establishing and maintaining a highly structured, positive, and productive learning environment through consistent routines, clear expectations, and effective behavior management. - Ability to critically reflect on one's own teaching practice, accept and implement feedback from instructional leaders, and actively seek continuous professional growth.
Requirements / Qualifications
You’ll need to have: - Bachelor's degree - A valid state Single / Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (or eligibility/enrollment in a CTC-approved program) - Strong content area knowledge - Commitment to closing achievement gaps and raising expectations for all students - Eligibility for employment clearance (AED, CPR & First Aid, Certificate of Clearance, Live Scan, TB screen), and other employment clearance Even better if you have: - Ability to build strong, positive, and trusting relationships, and to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team to achieve common instructional goals. - Skill in establishing and maintaining a highly structured, positive, and productive learning environment through consistent routines, clear expectations, and effective behavior management. - Ability to critically reflect on one's own teaching practice, accept and implement feedback from instructional leaders, and actively seek continuous professional growth.
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