How to hire a middle school science teacher

How to hire a middle school science teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step middle school science teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a middle school science teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new middle school science teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The middle school science teacher hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A middle school science teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, middle school science teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of middle school science teachers.

   Type of Middle School Science Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Middle School Science Teacher	Middle school teachers educate students, typically in sixth through eighth grades. Middle school teachers help students build on the fundamentals they learned in elementary school and prepare them for the more difficult curriculum they will face in high school.	$18-32
   Teacher	Being a teacher is one of the most passionate professions, among others. Teachers educate, motivate, and guide every generation of learners to prepare them for the real world... Show more	$15-33
   Head Teacher	A headteacher is responsible for monitoring the students' overall learning process, managing and evaluating the performance of school staff, implementing effective learning strategies for the students, encouraging them to reach their maximum potential, and gain self-confidence. Headteachers often lead meetings, especially discussing school activities and the child's performance to their parents, implementing safety policies, and enforcing disciplinary actions for policy violations... Show more	$15-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Professional Development
   • Classroom Management
   • Student Learning
   • Math
   • Instructional Materials
   • Public Schools
   • Student Achievement
   • Classroom Environment
   • Curriculum Development
   • Instructional Strategies
   • Learning Styles
   • Mathematics
   • Teaching Methodologies
   • Chemistry

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   Responsibilities:

   • Co-Coordinate the middle school drama and yearbook programs.
   • Modify lessons to accommodate class aptitude, IEP, and 504 plans.
   • Provide leadership and management of relate mathematics instructional programs and services of the school.
   • Adopt inquiry base learning approach to mathematics and science base on the development of essential questions.
   • Maintain students records: grades, progress reports, IEP data, behavioral contracts, etc.
   • Create a math boot camp for advance sixth graders to take entrance exam for local magnet schools.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your middle school science teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A middle school science teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, middle school science teachers' average salary in south dakota is 56% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level middle school science teachers earn 44% less than senior-level middle school science teachers.
   • Certifications. A middle school science teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a middle school science teacher's salary.

   Average middle school science teacher salary

   $51,087yearly

   $24.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level middle school science teacher salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 1, 2026

   Average middle school science teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$74,902	$36
   2	Maryland	$73,855	$36
   3	New York	$73,778	$35
   4	Massachusetts	$71,332	$34
   5	New Jersey	$60,106	$29
   6	Virginia	$58,669	$28
   7	Georgia	$56,949	$27
   8	Pennsylvania	$56,827	$27
   9	California	$55,975	$27
   10	Florida	$51,934	$25
   11	Illinois	$51,531	$25
   12	South Carolina	$50,973	$25
   13	Texas	$50,363	$24
   14	Michigan	$50,128	$24
   15	Louisiana	$48,260	$23
   16	North Carolina	$48,145	$23
   17	Montana	$43,265	$21
   18	Colorado	$42,325	$20
   19	New Mexico	$41,232	$20
   20	Arizona	$39,162	$19

   Average middle school science teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Tucson Electric Power	$89,206	$42.89	4
   2	Baltimore City Public Schools	$78,684	$37.83	16
   3	The Nueva School	$78,416	$37.70	7
   4	California State University	$73,648	$35.41	83
   5	Delhi Unified School District	$65,025	$31.26
   6	Savannah-Chatham County Public School System	$63,827	$30.69	21
   7	Pasadena Unified School District	$63,484	$30.52	2
   8	Success Academy Charter Schools	$62,751	$30.17	10
   9	Merritt Academy	$62,618	$30.10
   10	Youth Performing Arts School	$62,588	$30.09
   11	Duval County Public Schools	$62,059	$29.84	15
   12	Hemet Unified School District	$61,423	$29.53	2
   13	Santa Rosa City Schools	$61,264	$29.45
   14	Lawrence Academy	$60,954	$29.30
   15	Edmond Public Schools	$60,947	$29.30	26
   16	Sheldon College	$59,962	$28.83	7
   17	Mastery Charter Schools	$59,481	$28.60	13
   18	Bear Valley Unified School District	$58,937	$28.34	2
   19	Irving Isd	$58,934	$28.33	22
   20	Santa Fe Prep	$58,919	$28.33

4. Writing a middle school science teacher job description

   A job description for a middle school science teacher role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a middle school science teacher job description:

   Middle school science teacher job description example

   At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

   To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

   PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

   Please read carefully.

   Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

   By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

   You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

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5. Post your job

   To find middle school science teachers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any middle school science teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level middle school science teachers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your middle school science teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit middle school science teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit middle school science teachers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new middle school science teacher

   Once you've decided on a perfect middle school science teacher candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new middle school science teacher. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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