MS Math/Science Teacher

Park Maitland School (#8001), 1450 South Orlando Ave, Maitland, Florida, United States of America Req #10319
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Park Maitland School provides excellence in private preschool, elementary, and middle school for students in the greater Orlando, FL area. Our preschool offers the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Park Maitland School offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after-school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

Park Maitland School is a forward-thinking, student-centered institution that values creativity, collaboration, and critical inquiry. Our middle school program empowers learners in grades 6–8 to explore core academic disciplines through hands-on projects, real-world problem solving, and emerging technologies. We emphasize interdisciplinary learning, design thinking, and computational thinking to prepare students for an evolving future.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an innovative and dynamic educator to join our middle school team as a Math/Science teacher with an integrated focus on design thinking, computer science, and coding. The ideal candidate will inspire students to see connections between STEM disciplines and real-world challenges, fostering curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach core Math and Science curriculum for grades 6–8, aligned with [state standards/NGSS/Common Core]

  • Integrate design thinking methodologies into STEM instruction, guiding students through inquiry, prototyping, and iteration

  • Introduce and support foundational computer science concepts and coding skills (e.g., Scratch, Python, robotics, or other platforms) within the context of math/science projects

  • Facilitate hands-on, project-based learning experiences that encourage creative problem-solving

  • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of middle school students

  • Use a variety of formative and summative assessments to track progress and adjust instruction

  • Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to create cross-curricular units and opportunities

  • Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture that promotes student agency and collaboration

  • Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and classroom activities

  • Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to school-wide innovation initiatives

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Math, Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

  • Valid teaching credential or eligibility

  • Experience with project-based learning, design thinking, or makerspace education strongly preferred

  • Proficiency in or willingness to learn coding languages and computational thinking tools (e.g., Python, Scratch, Micro:bit, Arduino, etc.)

  • Understanding of middle school developmental needs and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students

  • Passion for interdisciplinary, future-ready education

Preferred Experience:

  • Background in teaching or integrating computer science at the middle school level

  • Experience managing classroom technologies and digital platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, learning management systems, virtual labs)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Other details

  • Job Function Elementary Education
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Employment Indicator Full Time
  • Min Hiring Rate $50,000.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $58,000.00
  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
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  • Park Maitland School (#8001), 1450 South Orlando Ave, Maitland, Florida, United States of America