Middle School Teacher (Science & ELA)

Middle School Science Teacher (Science & ELA)

Groves Academy | St. Louis Park, MN

Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Reports To: Secondary Division Director

Pay Range: $45,000 - $80,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Join Our Team at Groves Academy!

Are you a passionate middle school educator who loves bringing science to life and helping students discover what they're capable of achieving?

Groves Academy is seeking an engaging, creative, and student-centered Middle School Science Teacher to join our team. This position primarily focuses on teaching science, with one class of English Language Arts (ELA) included in the teaching schedule.

At Groves, we serve bright students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges. We believe every student deserves to feel successful, understood, and empowered as a learner.

We're looking for a teacher who brings strong instructional skills, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine commitment to helping middle school students grow academically, socially, and personally.

What You'll Do

Science Instruction (Primary Responsibility)

• Design and deliver engaging, differentiated science instruction for students in grades 6–8.
• Bring scientific concepts to life through hands-on experiments, inquiry-based learning, demonstrations, and collaborative investigations.
• Develop students' scientific reasoning, critical thinking, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate different learning profiles, abilities, and academic needs.
• Use assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instructional approaches.

English Language Arts Instruction (One Class)

• Teach one middle school ELA class as part of the regular teaching schedule.
• Deliver structured, evidence-based instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary, written expression, and critical thinking.
• Support students in developing stronger communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual literacy needs and learning profiles.

Student Support & Collaboration

• Create a structured, supportive, and engaging classroom environment where students feel safe taking academic risks.
• Integrate executive functioning strategies, including organization, planning, task initiation, and self-monitoring.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and encourage confidence, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with faculty, specialists, counselors, and Student Study Teams to support student success.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and classroom learning.
• Maintain a strong commitment to student safety, professional ethics, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Education, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of middle school science content and instructional practices.
• Ability and willingness to teach one middle school English Language Arts class.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to differentiated instruction and meeting the needs of diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid teaching license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience teaching middle school science.
• Experience teaching English Language Arts or integrating literacy instruction across content areas.
• Experience working with students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges.
• Familiarity with inquiry-based science instruction and evidence-based literacy practices.
• Training in structured literacy, executive functioning strategies, or specialized instructional approaches.

Why Groves?

At Groves Academy, teaching is about more than delivering curriculum. It's about understanding how students learn, recognizing their strengths, and helping them develop the tools and confidence to succeed.

You'll be part of a collaborative educational community that values Authenticity, Collaboration, Compassion, Discovery, and Tenacity.

We believe exceptional teaching combines high expectations with meaningful support, and that every educator plays an important role in helping students reach their potential.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an enthusiastic science educator who enjoys working with middle school students, values collaboration, and is excited about making a meaningful difference for students with learning differences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help Groves students discover what they're capable of achieving!