Eighth Grade Science Teacher- Starting August 2026

Job description

The Middle School (grades 6-8) is seeking an 8th-grade science teacher to join a collaborative, student-centered program. We are looking for an educator passionate about working with eighth-grade students who can cultivate curiosity, confidence, and a strong foundation in scientific thinking. The 8th grade science program builds on students’ prior experiences to deepen their understanding of the chemical and physical world. Students construct meaning by exploring and testing their ideas, making new discoveries, and presenting their thinking to peers for discussion. Science at Menlo is active and inquiry-driven. Students question, test, build, analyze, debate, and investigate as they develop the skills and mindset of scientists. Middle School Science emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and the development of scientific thinking. Students engage in hands-on investigations and collaborative problem-solving as they learn to think, communicate, and see themselves as scientists who can make sense of the world around them. Responsibilities: - Teach four sections of 8th grade science, including units in chemistry, forces and motion, and waves - Design and facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based l...