Position Title:  Science Teacher (TEMPORARY)

*Remainder of SY 23-24 only

*Benefits NOT included with this position

*We encourage you to apply for this full-time/full-benefits position for the 24/25 SY when external jobs posts go live mid-April 2024. 

Position Summary:
Teacher will be responsible for instruction of science students.  Strong classroom management will be needed to maintain a positive classroom environment during labs.  Candidate should have experience with working with chemicals and hands-on materials that are included in the Purdue Science Kits.  Candidate will have to work collaboratively with the Language Arts, Math and Social Studies teachers.

Immediate Supervisor:       

Principal

Duties:   
Teach general science according to the Indiana Department of Education Science Standards.

Qualifications:                    

• Science License or Science Endorsement 5-12
• Applicants must not have been evaluated as ineffective or recommended for probation assistance on their most recent evaluation.

COMPENSATION: 

Starting salary in the Empowerment Zone is the highest in the St. Joseph County area at $44,880. Compensation increases with experience, and education. For example, a teacher with 4 years of experience can earn $46,614, a teacher with 8 years of experience can earn $51,816. 

There are also several stipends that staff are eligible for:

• ENL certified teachers who are using their certification in classroom teaching receive a $5,000 stipend
• Teachers with 12 or more years of experience receive a $5,000 stipend

Moreover, there are additional stipends for staff that participate on various teacher leadership teams. 

Additional Information: To learn more about the Empowerment Zone, our impact, and what we offer staff, visit www.sbezone.org/careers.

*This position is subject to grant funding.