Science Teacher (6-8)

Job Title: Middle School Science Teacher (Classical Education)
Location: Monroe Charter Academy, Waxhaw, NC
Reports To: Head of School / Principal
Employment Type: Full-time, 10-month contract
Start Date: August 4, 2025

School Overview:

Monroe Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school committed to cultivating wisdom, virtue, and academic excellence through a Classical Education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Our mission is to provide students with a content-rich, character-forming education grounded in timeless principles and the pursuit of truth.

Position Summary:

Monroe Charter Academy is seeking a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher who can deliver engaging, rigorous science instruction within a classical framework. This teacher will guide students through the natural world using observation, logic, and discovery, emphasizing wonder, order, and clarity in scientific thought.

Responsibilities:

• Teach science courses for grades 6–8, which may include Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.

• Use a classical approach to science instruction, integrating observation, experimentation, natural philosophy, and historical scientific texts.

• Encourage students to engage in the scientific method with intellectual curiosity and moral responsibility.

• Integrate interdisciplinary connections with math, history, and literature where appropriate.

• Employ classical pedagogy such as Socratic dialogue, narration, and inquiry-based instruction.

• Foster habits of attention, wonder, order, and precision in students.

• Maintain high academic and behavioral standards rooted in virtue and self-discipline.

• Regularly assess student learning through written work, oral presentation, lab investigations, and formal assessments.

• Collaborate with colleagues to support the development of a vertically aligned classical science curriculum.

• Communicate consistently and professionally with parents and staff about student progress and school activities.

• Participate in faculty development, mentoring, and ongoing training in Classical Education.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Education, or a related field

• Teaching license or eligibility for certification in the state of North Carolina

• Commitment to Classical Education philosophy

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience teaching middle school science in a classical, liberal arts, or charter school environment

• Familiarity with classical texts, natural philosophy, and scientific pioneers (e.g., Aristotle, Galileo, Newton)

• Background in laboratory science and hands-on instruction

• Passion for instilling a sense of wonder and stewardship in students regarding the natural world

Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• A deep love of learning and science

• High moral character and professionalism

• Respect for the developmental needs of adolescent learners

• Intellectual humility and openness to classical pedagogy

• A desire to contribute to a collaborative and mission-driven faculty culture

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• Health, dental, and retirement benefits

• Paid professional development in Classical Education

• Supportive and mission-aligned school community

To Apply:

Please submit the following materials to [email protected]:

• Resume

• Cover letter addressing your interest in Monroe Charter Academy and Classical Education

• Three professional references

Monroe Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer and seeks individuals who support our mission of cultivating virtue and wisdom through a Classical Education.