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What is a physical science teacher and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
Quoted experts
Dr. Diana Jones,
Anita Corbett Ph.D.
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a physical science teacher. For example, did you know that they make an average of $26.34 an hour? That's $54,788 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 48,700 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a physical science teacher?

Dr. Diana JonesDr. Diana Jones LinkedIn profile

Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Anderson University

General advice: I would encourage graduates to find a mentor who can guide them in their careers, stay on top of the latest technology, not be too hard on themselves, be flexible, be team players, be present, and care about their students.
ScorePhysical Science TeacherUS Average
Salary
4.3

Avg. Salary $54,788

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.4

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.45%

Asian 3.58%

Black or African American 7.99%

Hispanic or Latino 11.64%

Unknown 3.97%

White 72.37%

Gender

female 46.65%

male 53.35%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress level
8.4

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.9

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Physical science teacher career paths

Key steps to become a physical science teacher

  1. Explore physical science teacher education requirements

    Most common physical science teacher degrees

    Bachelor's

    70.5 %

    Master's

    19.8 %

    Associate

    3.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific physical science teacher skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Physical Science23.22%
    Chemistry13.60%
    Classroom Management13.34%
    Professional Development6.31%
    Science Curriculum4.59%
  3. Complete relevant physical science teacher training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New physical science teachers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a physical science teacher based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real physical science teacher resumes.
  4. Research physical science teacher duties and responsibilities

    • Plan and develop curriculum for daily instruction using Microsoft PowerPoint to design and deliver lecture and facilitate classroom discussion.
    • Set the practical scheme of work for the IB portfolios.
    • Coach UIL high school science and 6th grade soccer team.
  5. Prepare your physical science teacher resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your physical science teacher resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a physical science teacher resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for physical science teacher jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a physical science teacher job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

How did you land your first physical science teacher job

Eric Jones

Physical Science Teacher

I can say that firstly I was like to be a nurse and second option be educator, unfortunately I did not manage to participate in one of them, so Ended up doing Bsc In Physical Sciences And Majoring with Chemistry And Physics. Then after I have completed it in 2021, I have Realized That Its Going Be Scarce For Me To Get Job, Seeing that From Not Getting any internship And I Have Graduated In 2022… So Last year i Decided to go and study PGCE and Major With MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES, And I decided to volunteer at my high school, It is where I realised that I Can teach And I have passionate with it, Proven when I have improved Their marks on my previous high school

Average physical science teacher salary

The average physical science teacher salary in the United States is $54,788 per year or $26 per hour. Physical science teacher salaries range between $37,000 and $79,000 per year.

Average physical science teacher salary
$54,788 Yearly
$26.34 hourly

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Physical science teacher reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Pros

Kids, teaching lessons, co-teachers, hours, weekends off, salary, holidays off, summers off, paid sick and personal days

Cons

Administration, observations, being told what to teach and HOW to teach it, expecting us to participate in things we might not want to or have the time for, staff meetings with no substance


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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros

Train and teach student's mind that Math is fun

Cons

Easy application of technology to mathematics subjects


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Cons

Some students' non-challant attitude towards learning.

Pros

Ability to share knowledge and guide students in learning new things.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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