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Science Teacher (Grades 5-8) 2026-2027 School Year

Science Teacher (Grades 5–8)

2026–2027 School Year

Join Our Team

The Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School is seeking a passionate, innovative, and student-centered Science Teacher (Grades 5–8) to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year.

The successful candidate will inspire students to explore the natural world through inquiry, investigation, and hands-on learning. We are looking for an educator who fosters scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving while creating an engaging classroom environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, collaborate, and discover.

At Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School, we believe every student deserves a challenging, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that prepares them for success in high school, college, and beyond.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement, and assess engaging, standards-based science instruction aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

  • Design and facilitate inquiry-based, hands-on laboratory investigations and STEM learning experiences that promote scientific thinking.

  • Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and high academic expectations.

  • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

  • Integrate technology, engineering, and real-world applications into science instruction.

  • Monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments and maintain accurate attendance, grades, and classroom records.

  • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom expectations.

  • Collaborate with grade-level teams, intervention staff, and administrators to support student achievement.

  • Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.

  • Support school-sponsored activities, STEM initiatives, family engagement events, field trips, and other community-building opportunities.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Qualifications

Required

  • Valid New Jersey Science Teacher Certification or appropriate instructional certification for Grades 5–8 (Standard, CEAS, CE, or Limited CE), or eligibility for certification.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

  • Successful completion of the New Jersey Criminal History Background Check.

Preferred

  • Experience teaching middle school science.

  • Knowledge of inquiry-based instruction, laboratory safety, and STEM education.

  • Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Experience integrating educational technology and data-driven instructional practices.

  • Commitment to fostering scientific literacy, critical thinking, and student engagement.

Salary

Starting at $60,170 annually
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Enrollment in the New Jersey State Pension Program

  • Contributory Life Insurance

  • Paid Sick and Personal Leave

  • Paid Holidays

  • Optional Summer Pay (Escrow Program)

  • Optional AFLAC Benefits

  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan through Equitable

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Supportive and collaborative school culture

📩 Apply Today

Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Unofficial or Official Undergraduate and/or Graduate Transcripts

  • Copies of New Jersey Instructional Certificate(s)

Please send all application materials to:

Alex Rivera
Human Resources

📍 Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School
233 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104

📞 (973) 481-9001 ext. 126
📠 (973) 481-9009
📧 HR@mlvrcs.org