Science Teacher
Science Teacher
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Job Description
The MNA Science Teacher is responsible for the instruction and supervision of students functioning in accordance with established policies rules regulations and performance standards and goals established for the teacher. The MNA Classroom Teacher works with individual students and groups to accomplish the objectives of the program in a school that offers students and their families a supportive culturally responsive learning environment as well as the opportunity for increased high school and post-secondary achievement.
NAYA offers an exceptional benefits package including free medical dental and vision insurance for employees (and affordable care for family) 401(k) retirement plan with 6% match and paid holidays. General working hours are from 8:30am - 4:30pm. The school year spans August 20 2025 - June 12 2026.
The salary starts at $52000 to $55000 annually or commensurate depending on experience.
Who You Are:
- Ideally you have work or lived experience in the Native community or you have a commitment to learn Native history and the unique strengths and challenges of Urban Natives.
- You are an expert at helping students feel included. You know that the work of a teacher is mentoring and coaching in addition to delivering instruction.
- You hold a Bachelors degree in Education or a science content area (e.g. Biology Chemistry Physics).
- You understand the local education system and factors that contribute to student success.
- You bring knowledge of Native American history and the diversity of the local Native community with awareness of issues impacting the Urban Indian experience.
- You have a demonstrated track record of managing projects effectivelyplanning organizing prioritizing and following through.
- Youve improved academic outcomes using culturally rooted trauma-informed restorative and inquiry-based approaches.
- You dont go it alone. You connect with other teachers and/or with the Assistant Principal and Principal for thought partnership.
- You know that being a teacher means that youll face stressful situations. You are the sort of person who brings calmness curiosity and flexibility to these situations.
- You are self aware. You welcome feedback on your teaching skills.
- You are technically proficient with tools such as Microsoft Suite (including Outlook) Google Suite Canva web-based research and digital curriculum platforms aligned with departmental needs.
What Youll Do:
- Deliver engaging standards-aligned instruction that supports academic growth inquiry and critical thinking.
- Create learning experiences that nurture student potential in self-awareness decision-making life skills and cultural identity.
- Implement pre-established curricula design lesson plans and instructional materials and lead hands-on scientific investigations and labs.
- Monitor and assess student academic progress and social-emotional development; provide quarterly progress and behavior reports to families.
- Maintain open collaborative communication with students families colleagues and the broader NAYA community.
- Continuously reflect on and refine instruction using research-based strategies that center Native youth development.
- Support curriculum development and participate in school planning to meet the needs of Many Nations Academy students.
- Coordinate with internal NAYA programs to ensure students have access to wraparound supports.
- Lead at least one student club extracurricular activity or school-wide initiative annually as assigned by the Principal.
Read the full job description here.
Application Instructions Providing a cover letter helps us best understand your interest in the role so we encourage you to submit one along with your resume. If you need accommodation during the application process please email
Questions Want to chat about this role before you decide to apply Contact Jay Hosteen MNA Principal or the HR Team.
NAYA is committed to building a work environment that respects and inspires every community member. Our mission is to serve Urban Native youth and families so we strongly encourage members of the Native community to apply. We encourage applications from members of other historically marginalized groups as well including women people of color those with disabilities members of the LGBTQ community and those who have served in the military.
Employment Type
Full-Time
