What does a Math and Science Teacher do?
Science teachers teach students in grades 9 through 12 specific scientific subjects including biology, physics, chemistry, or astronomy. They plan the curriculum for their classes, and deliver it to their students, tailoring their lessons to their age groups and abilities. They evaluate and mentor students by grading homework and tests and assessing projects to know where a student stands. When needed, they will mentor students to excel in their schooling and work closely with students interested in science to discover the appropriate educational path.
Science teachers collaborate with other teachers and parents to support students’ positive progress in parent-teacher conferences and school staff meetings. They provide instruction about any lab equipment safety when applicable and assist students who struggle with the subject to find proper help, including a tutor. Science teachers need at least a bachelor's degree in science and a state teaching certificate.
- Maintain a positive, accepting attitude in working with students.
- Cooperate with and support the co-curricular activities provided for students.
- Analyze student performance data and develop a plain for student success.
- Instruct students in school safety and emergency drill procedures.
- Consult with internal and external stakeholders as subject matter expert in chemistry, process, and properties.
- Use project management tools to create and track project costs and resources.
- Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
- Provide science instruction to students that need additional support.
- Partner cross-functionally in the scientific planning and execution of collaborative projects to support both ongoing and novel microbiome programs.
- Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the principal.
- Encourage innovation and intellectual property (IP) development and capture IP value through patent process with legal support.
- Promote safety and ensure compliance to internal and external ethics, regulatory, health, safety and environmental policies.
- Cooperate with school personnel in providing for student welfare.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit all required documentation and administrative reports in a timely manner.
- Challenge students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities.
- Work closely with key leaders in partner functions to ensure project goals are met.
- Bachelor's Degree in science and education and certification to teach science.
- Experience with R language and C software and systems.
- Can work with both professionalism and humor.
- Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills with an eye on continuous improvement.
- Experience with frameworks, statistics, calculus, and geometry and their application in daily use.
- Experience with computing.
- Demonstrated ability to assist student body in problem-solving exercises with a positive attitude.
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and events.
How much does a Math and Science Teacher make near United States?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$60,476
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Math and Science Teacher Insights
“It incentivized me to work harder in my work day and gave me a great work”
“Salary compensation does not feel equal/adequate based on time spent outside of school on classes and/or extracurricular expectations.”
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya“Not really stressful and good pay”
Pacific Preparatory“Pacific Preparatory truly supports their teachers and provides them with resources to teach each student at a top notch level.”
Department of Education Philippines“It gives secure and stable job to teachers and ensure to provide quality education and produce globally competitive graduates.”
Dirección General de Escuelas“teaching is fun and helps people”
Austin ISD“Difficult to lose your job since you are allowed a growth year if you don't do well one year.”
Ateneo de Naga University“I cannot think of any negative things to say about the Ateneo de Naga University especially its junior high school.”
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