What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Science Teacher position at Valley Preparatory School?
Middle School Science Teacher at Valley Preparatory School
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Application Deadline
7/31/2026 11:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
2/14/2026
Contact
Derrick Schutz
909-793-3063 2228
909-793-3063 2228
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
To be determined by Head of School based on years of experience
Length of Work Year
180 work days
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Valley Preparatory School is looking for a full-time Middle School Science teacher for the 2026-27 academic school year. Valley Preparatory School, located in Redlands, California, is a coeducational independent day school offering a college preparatory curriculum in grades pre-school through eight. The school environment is enriched by students who come from a variety of geographical, economic, social, and eithnic backgrounds.
Requirements / Qualifications
BS in Science or equivalent Field of study Teaching credential not required but preferred
Requirements / Qualifications
BS in Science or equivalent Field of study Teaching credential not required but preferred
Comments and Other Information
2 plus years teaching in a middle school/high school classroom required
Lab based instructional background a plus
Familiarity with the NGSS curriculum
has a deep interest and passion for teaching Science
has an understanding of middle school students and enjoys working with them
can create a developmentally appropriate cooperative learning environment
has interest in and/or experience with integrating thematic units across the curriculum
values collegiality with other teachers and administrators
has excellent communication skills with both children and adults
has experience collaborating with a team of teachers to deliver curriculum
has a warm and energetic personality with a good sense of humor
has experience in educational technology and the using of a Macbook
has basic knowledge in IB (not required, but preferred)
Will be willing to have additional duties that may include coaching, running clubs and teaching an elective class.
Email resume, documents, and letters of Recommendation to Derrick Schutz, Assistant Head of School: Dschutz@vpredlands.org
Comments and Other Information
2 plus years teaching in a middle school/high school classroom required
Lab based instructional background a plus
Familiarity with the NGSS curriculum
has a deep interest and passion for teaching Science
has an understanding of middle school students and enjoys working with them
can create a developmentally appropriate cooperative learning environment
has interest in and/or experience with integrating thematic units across the curriculum
values collegiality with other teachers and administrators
has excellent communication skills with both children and adults
has experience collaborating with a team of teachers to deliver curriculum
has a warm and energetic personality with a good sense of humor
has experience in educational technology and the using of a Macbook
has basic knowledge in IB (not required, but preferred)
Will be willing to have additional duties that may include coaching, running clubs and teaching an elective class.
Email resume, documents, and letters of Recommendation to Derrick Schutz, Assistant Head of School: Dschutz@vpredlands.org
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