Middle School Science & STEM Teacher

Middle School Science & STEM Teacher - Van Avery Prep

Van Avery Prep in Temecula, CA, prides itself on fostering an environment where students thrive under rigorous academic enrichment balanced with active participation in athletics and the arts. Our dedicated teachers guide students in developing into innovators, critical thinkers, humanitarians, and leaders. We value diversity and believe in educating the next generation of leaders with a sense of global awareness, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Join us in shaping the future at Van Avery Prep, where our students are learning today and leading tomorrow.

What We Offer

We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Student tuition remission
• Continued education savings through our university partners
• Paid holidays and sick days

About the Role

As a Middle School Science & STEM Teacher at Van Avery Prep, you will inspire students to explore the natural and designed world through rigorous, hands-on learning. You will create an engaging, structured classroom and laboratory environment where students strengthen scientific reasoning, curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and confidence as problem-solvers.

In this role, you will design and deliver differentiated, standards-aligned instruction that deepens students’ scientific knowledge and strengthens their ability to investigate, analyze, design, and communicate. Through laboratory investigations, collaborative problem-solving, engineering design challenges, and meaningful projects, you will help students connect classroom learning to authentic questions and real-world applications.

You Will…

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned science instruction for middle school students, with learning experiences spanning the life, physical, earth, and environmental sciences as appropriate to assigned courses
• Create hands-on STEM experiences that integrate scientific inquiry, engineering design, technology, mathematics, and collaborative problem-solving
• Facilitate laboratory investigations and demonstrations that develop students’ skills in observation, measurement, data collection, analysis, evidence-based reasoning, and scientific communication
• Use inquiry-based instruction, design challenges, and project-based learning to help students apply scientific concepts to authentic questions and real-world problems
• Differentiate instruction, materials, and support to meet varying academic needs, learning styles, and levels of readiness
• Establish clear classroom and laboratory routines and maintain a safe, inclusive, and academically purposeful learning environment
• Assess student progress through formative and summative measures, maintain accurate records, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction based on learning needs
• Communicate consistently with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, accomplishments, and areas for continued growth
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, specialists, and school leadership to support interdisciplinary learning and a cohesive student experience
• Maintain organized classroom and laboratory spaces, supervise students responsibly, manage instructional materials and equipment, and follow all school policies and health and safety procedures

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Science Education, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution
• California teaching credential preferred
• Prior experience teaching middle school science or STEM courses preferred
• Strong knowledge of scientific inquiry, laboratory practices, engineering design, project-based learning, and developmentally appropriate middle school instruction
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with varying academic needs and levels of readiness
• Strong classroom and laboratory management, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, academically rigorous learning environment that fosters curiosity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible innovation
• Ability to pass a state and federal background check