Part-Time Science Instructor

Part-Time Science Instructor - Weekday in Newton (Middle School Science)Sci5 is a science academy in Newton for students in grades 6–12. Sci5’s philosophy is to promote science while maintaining the rigor required to reach the AP-level. Our first cohort starts January, 2027: covering physics, chemistry and biology. Small Classes (about 10-12 students), every class includes practical applications. The student progression is measured by a proprietary belt system. Students move up the belts, once they’ve mastered the subject and related topics, not necessarily by age.The roleTeach one 2-hour class on a weekday (Late afternoon hours - exact time TBD), January to June 2027 with potential for summer and fall termsTeach from our lesson plans and instructor’s guide, adapting them to your classJoin a post session debrief with the founders to improve each lessonCommitment of 4 paid hours a week (class, prep and debrief)Potential for a regular summer session and beyondOptional: paid curriculum work for the right person.Pay: $50-$60 /hour depending on experience. You have: a bachelors/masters degree in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering or a related field; at least one year teaching science to middle/high schoolers (in a classroom, tutoring, camp or after-school program). Or you have/are pursuing a masters in education (M.Ed) but have experience/background in science; and a talent for making hard ideas click, while making them fun. Nice to have: a Massachusetts teaching license, experience writing lessons or problem sets. Optional: paid curriculum work for the right person. Familiarity with the AP curriculum and science olympiad or competition experience.Background check : Offers depend on a background check: (CORI / SORI registry) and authorization to work in the US.To apply, please email your résumé to contact@sci5.org with a short paragraph answering: “A 12-year-old tells you a rolling ball stops because its force ‘runs out.’ How would you help them see what’s really happening?”