Science Teacher (Grades 4-6)

Grades 4-6 Science Teacher 

Salary: 

• $48,000

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: 

• Exempt Regular Full-Time 
  

Annual Days: 194

Start Date:  July 25, 2025 

Degree Transcripts/ Diploma must be included in your application for consideration.  

The mission of The Vanguard School is to help guide students in development of their character and academic potential through academically rigorous, content-rich educational programs.

Minimum Requirements:

***   Note that a teaching certificate/license is NOT required to teach at The Vanguard School   ***

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
  


• PRAXIS 5901 series (as outlined below)

Experience:

• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required. 


• Passing scores on the Elementary Education Praxis exam preferred.   


• The Vanguard School will reimburse you for the Praxis exam if taken after hire date.

Job Product:  Student understanding of science that furthers the development of character and intellect. Teaching students as assistant groups teacher with the emphasis on mathematics subject. 

General Purpose:  The Grades 4-6 Elementary Science teacher is responsible for developing students’ academic excellence and virtue by creating a positive culture of inquiry and learning and providing students with challenging and meaningful learning activities and experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Subject matter knowledge

• Advanced principles and concepts of biology, physical science, earth science, and astronomy appropriate to the elementary school curriculum; principles and procedures of scientific inquiry; history of major scientific and technological discoveries or inventions; laboratory techniques, safety issues related to science labs and investigations
  


• Plans curriculum and instruction 


• Delivers effective instruction


• Manages classroom climate and operation


• Promotes achievement


• Meets professional responsibilities


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Teacher Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Model and support students in developing virtuous character.


• Support the school's mission through fidelity to policies and practices.


• Teach assigned science groups.


• Deliver effective instruction that promotes achievement.


• Create a positive culture of inquiry and learning.

Educational Requirements:

• Four-year degree 


• Passing scores on one (1) of the following test combinations preferred: *

PRAXIS 5901 series (as outlined below)

Benefits: 

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  • Dental insurance
  
  
  • Health insurance
  
  
  • Life insurance
  
  
  • Long-term disability insurance
  
  
  • Paid time off
  
  
  • Vision insurance
  
  
  • Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) a lifetime monthly benefit in retirement. 
  
  
  
  

DISCLAIMERS

• You are required to disclose relevant issues related to criminal history, employment history, and licensure history in order to apply.


• All employees must submit to and pass a CBI / FBI fingerprint background check as a condition of employment. 


• The Vanguard School is subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or ancestry in its programs and activities.