Lower School Part-Time Science Teacher (Temporary) at LOUISE S MCGEHEE SCHOOL

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inquiry-Based Learning, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Assessment, Communication, Science Education, Laboratory Management, Differentiated Instruction, NGSS Alignment, STEAM Activities, Student Engagement, Record Keeping, Feedback, Collaboration, Safety Protocols, Observation

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Description

Description Department: Lower School Reports to: Head of Lower School Classification: Part-Time, Temporary Teacher Hours: 20 hours per week Start Date: February 23, 2026 Position Overview The Louise S. McGehee School is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Science Educator for a part-time, temporary substitute position. This role is designed for an educator who is passionate about fostering scientific curiosity and critical thinking in young learners. The successful candidate will create a vibrant, inquiry-based classroom environment in which 3rd- and 4th-grade students feel empowered to explore the natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis. Requirements Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Science Education, or a related field. Experience: Previous classroom teaching experience is required, with a demonstrated ability to manage laboratory-style learning environments. Competencies: Strong understanding of the scientific method, NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) alignment, and the ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners. Knowledge of the Amplify curriculum is a plus, but not a requirement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instructional Delivery: Implement and facilitate science lesson plans focused on inquiry-based learning, ensuring students meet established curricular benchmarks in life, earth, and physical sciences. Lab Management: Organize and supervise hands-on experiments and STEAM activities, ensuring safety protocols are strictly maintained. Curricular Collaboration: Adapt and modify existing lesson plans in collaboration with the grade-level team to address the specific developmental needs of 3rd and 4th-grade girls. Assessment & Evaluation: Utilize rubrics to assess student mastery of scientific concepts and provide constructive, timely feedback to support growth. Reporting: Maintain accurate records of student progress and draft narrative report card comments in partnership with the Lower School head. Community Engagement: Maintain professional and effective communication with colleagues, students, and parents regarding student progress and classroom initiatives. Supervision: Fulfill part-time campus duties (e.g., transition monitoring or recess) as designated by the Lower School administration.

Responsibilities

The part-time Science Teacher will implement inquiry-based science lesson plans and manage hands-on experiments for 3rd and 4th-grade students. They will also assess student progress and collaborate with colleagues to adapt lesson plans.