2026 - 2027 Secondary Science Teacher

Location: Arizona (Remote)
Hours: Full Time

About Colearn Academy

Colearn Academy is a virtual charter school that partners with families to personalize learning. We believe parents are the primary educators and work closely with them to create unique, engaging learning experiences for every student. Our model blends flexibility, academic support, and a strong sense of community through live lessons, small-group instruction, and individualized intervention.

Position Overview

Colearn Academy is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Secondary Science Teacher to join our growing team. This full-time role serves middle and high school students in a virtual, home-based learning environment. The Secondary Science Teacher delivers engaging live instruction, supports at-home learning, and works closely with families to ensure students develop strong scientific thinking, inquiry skills, and content mastery across science disciplines.

The ideal candidate is passionate about inclusion, skilled in virtual instruction, and committed to building strong relationships with families and students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging live and asynchronous instruction aligned with state standards for middle and high school science
• Teach science courses such as Physical Science, Life Science, Earth/Space Science, Biology, and other secondary science courses as assigned
• Foster students’ skills in scientific inquiry, critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving
• Design and support virtual labs, investigations, and hands‑on at-home science experiences
• Provide timely, meaningful feedback on student work and maintain consistent communication with students and parents
• Support at-home learning by providing clear guidance, resources, and encouragement to families
• Track student progress, identify learning gaps, and provide interventions in collaboration with support staff
• Maintain accurate gradebooks, attendance records, and documentation in the learning management system
• Collaborate with the instructional team to ensure consistency across grade levels and vertical alignment of science instruction
• Participate in virtual staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions
• Build positive relationships with students and families and contribute to a strong school community

Qualifications

• Must reside in Arizona
• Valid state teaching certification in Science (Middle Level and/or Secondary)
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Experience teaching middle and/or high school science
• Strong knowledge of state science standards and best practices for science instruction
• Experience with virtual or blended instruction (preferred)
• Ability to design and support virtual labs and inquiry-based learning
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to partner effectively with parents in a home-based learning model
• Experience using learning management systems (Canvas, Schoology, or similar)
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and student-centered instruction