Science Teacher Jobs in Maryland
Science Teacher jobs in Maryland are available across Baltimore, the Washington D.C. suburbs, and Annapolis, with demand for biology, chemistry, and physics specialists at every level from early-career to department lead. Large public school systems such as Baltimore County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Prince George's County Public Schools are among the most consistent employers in the state. Private and charter institutions add further openings, particularly for teachers with STEM endorsements. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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RISE Education
Title: Long-Term Middle School Social Studies and Science Substitute Teacher
Location: Lanham, MD 20706
Start Date: ASAP through the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Schedule: Mondays through Fridays from 7:30am-3:30pm
Turn Your Passion Into A Teaching Job!
Looking for a career change? Is your day job not emotionally fulfilling? Put your passion for core subjects, language, music, art, tech, or sports to work as a teacher! RISE Education offers flexible, Part Time- and Full-Time teaching schedules. We provide you with the tools to create a great classroom environment, including our proven curriculum and daily lesson plans. Haven’t worked with kids before? Don’t sweat it – we’ll get you up to speed with professional development training in classroom management, social/emotional learning and child development.
About Us
RISE Education provides Core Subjects, World Language, Music, Art, Technology, and Physical Education learning through cultural immersion for toddlers to teens. We approach learning in an enjoyable and accessible way that broadens a child’s understanding of art, culture, and all that they can achieve. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.riseeducation.com. In support of our dedicated team, RISE Education offers the following benefits to both full-time and part-time employees:
- Blue Shield Medical (access to discounted rates)
- Dental Insurance (access to discounted rates)
- Vision Insurance (access to discounted rates)
- 401k Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Retention Bonus
- Referral Bonus
- Pay Rate Range is $25 - $27/hour
Position Overview:
In your role as a Middle School Science Teacher, we embrace a child-centered approach where you will create a safe, well-ordered classroom. You will bring your solid understanding of the national curriculum standards and how to close the achievement gap. In your role you will be tasked with developing and engaging innovative lesson plans that allow our students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally with an opportunity to incorporate technology and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom. The ideal candidate will share our passion for collaboration with other colleagues and promote understanding and communication in a diverse learning and cultural environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Establishing classroom and lab rules and regulations and ensuring that all students understand what is expected of them.
- Setting up demonstrations and assisting and supervising students while they conduct experiments.
- Teaching courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to students in grades 6, 7 and 8, utilizing core curriculum.
- Developing a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities.
- Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment.
- Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision.
- Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
- Thoughtfully plan daily lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary.
- Demonstrate strong content knowledge.
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding.
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
- Be accountable for students’ academic growth and increase each individual student’s achievement.
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
- Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
- Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, required
- Must love working with children
- Must be authorized to work in the US
Experience, Skills and Abilities
- Experience working with children, required
- Ability to communicate effectively and often with parents and families
- Well-established instructional skills and classroom management
- Enthusiasm for and demonstrated mastery of subject matter
- Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development
- Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback
Application Process:
If you share our passion for teaching children and working in a collaborative environment, then we would like to speak with you! Please apply via Indeed.
Rise Education is an equal opportunity employer
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Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lanham, MD 20706 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in science teacher jobs across Maryland.
- Active Maryland Educator Certificate with the appropriate science content area endorsement
- Bachelor's degree in a science discipline or in secondary education with a science concentration
- Passing scores on the Praxis Subject Assessment for the relevant science content area
- Experience with differentiated instruction and meeting diverse student learning needs
- Familiarity with Maryland's College and Career Ready Standards for science
- Demonstrated ability to design lab-based and inquiry-driven lessons for secondary students
Science Teacher Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a science teacher in Maryland?
To become a science teacher in Maryland, you must earn a Maryland Educator Certificate through the Maryland State Department of Education. The standard path requires a bachelor's degree, completion of an approved teacher preparation program, and passing scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills and the Praxis Subject Assessment in your science content area. Candidates apply for certification through the Maryland Educator Certification online portal.
Which companies hire science teachers in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring science teachers in Maryland include Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Frederick County Public Schools, and Charles County Public Schools, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's large suburban public school systems, concentrated in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metro corridors, generate the steadiest volume of openings for certified science educators.
Which Maryland cities have the most science teacher jobs?
Annapolis, Frederick, and Baltimore have the most science teacher openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors demand as the state's largest city with its own independent school system, while Silver Spring and Rockville reflect the dense population and well-funded school districts of Montgomery County, and cities near Prince George's County draw openings tied to one of the region's largest public school systems.
Are there remote science teacher jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Science teaching is largely hands-on, with lab work and in-person instruction central to most positions, which limits remote availability significantly. About 0% of science teacher openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles are most often in online or virtual school programs rather than traditional classroom settings.
How can I get hired as a science teacher in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a student teaching placement through a Maryland-approved educator preparation program, which many districts treat as a direct pipeline to hiring. Baltimore City Public Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools both run residency and Grow Your Own programs designed for candidates early in their careers. Paraprofessional and instructional assistant roles within large Maryland school systems are a strong lateral entry point, as is holding or actively pursuing a Maryland Educator Certificate, which signals readiness to district hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to science teacher jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to science teacher jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across public school systems, private schools, and charter institutions. Find roles that fit your content area and experience level and apply directly to each one.
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