Science Teacher Jobs in Ohio
Science teacher jobs in Ohio are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in K-12 public school districts, charter schools, and community colleges from entry-level classroom positions through department head and curriculum specialist roles. The heaviest hiring activity is in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large districts and anchor institutions like Columbus City Schools, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and Cincinnati Public Schools maintain ongoing staffing needs. Biology, chemistry, and physics are the specialties with the most consistent openings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow:
Join the Team at Performance Academies!
At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach—we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education.
Guided by our core values of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose.
We believe great schools are built by great teams. Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other.
Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Educator to join our team. We look for teachers who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.
Position: High School Science Teacher
Location: Columbus Performance High School (Columbus, Ohio)
Why Your Work Matters Here
- Educating the Whole Child: Students participate in daily structured physical education - including martial arts, tennis, and soccer - as part of our whole-child approach to education.
- Character-Driven Culture: We teach daily lessons on respect, responsibility, and teamwork, reinforced by a structured uniform policy.
- Impact-Focused Environment: Our smaller, supportive classrooms ensure no child slips through the cracks, allowing you to truly personalize learning.
- Supportive Leadership: Our school leaders are highly visible and focused on helping teachers succeed through coaching, collaboration, and responsive support.
What You’ll Do
Instruction & Student Achievement
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using Performance Academies' curriculum and instructional resources.
- Plan and implement lessons that meet the diverse learning needs of students through differentiation and data-informed instruction.
- Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction to promote academic growth.
- Create meaningful learning experiences that foster critical thinking, inquiry, and student engagement.
- Maintain high academic expectations while supporting students in reaching ambitious learning goals.
- Promote regular student attendance through engaging instruction and positive communication with students and families.
Classroom Culture
- Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.
- Implement school-wide behavior expectations, character education, and positive behavior supports consistently.
- Build strong relationships with students while supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students by following all school policies and child protection procedures.
Family Engagement
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leaders to improve student outcomes.
- Participate in parent conferences, intervention meetings, IEP/IAT meetings, and other student support processes.
- Contribute to school-wide events, enrollment efforts, and community engagement activities.
Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in ongoing professional learning and school-based meetings.
- Maintain accurate student records, classroom documentation, and instructional materials.
- Uphold the mission, values, policies, and professional expectations of Performance Academies.
- Perform other duties that support the success of students and the school community.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Believes every child can achieve at high levels.
- Thrives in a structured school environment.
- Enjoys building relationships with students and families.
- Uses data to improve instruction.
- Values teamwork and continuous growth.
What We Offer
We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff.
All health benefits begin day one of employment!
- Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
- STRS participation for all school-based positions
- Multiple scheduled holiday breaks
- PTO & personal days
We offer competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance).
Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!
If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow:
Join the Team at Performance Academies!
At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach—we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education.
Guided by our core values of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose.
We believe great schools are built by great teams. Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other.
Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Educator to join our team. We look for teachers who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.
Position: High School Science Teacher
Location: Columbus Performance High School (Columbus, Ohio)
Why Your Work Matters Here
- Educating the Whole Child: Students participate in daily structured physical education - including martial arts, tennis, and soccer - as part of our whole-child approach to education.
- Character-Driven Culture: We teach daily lessons on respect, responsibility, and teamwork, reinforced by a structured uniform policy.
- Impact-Focused Environment: Our smaller, supportive classrooms ensure no child slips through the cracks, allowing you to truly personalize learning.
- Supportive Leadership: Our school leaders are highly visible and focused on helping teachers succeed through coaching, collaboration, and responsive support.
What You’ll Do
Instruction & Student Achievement
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using Performance Academies' curriculum and instructional resources.
- Plan and implement lessons that meet the diverse learning needs of students through differentiation and data-informed instruction.
- Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction to promote academic growth.
- Create meaningful learning experiences that foster critical thinking, inquiry, and student engagement.
- Maintain high academic expectations while supporting students in reaching ambitious learning goals.
- Promote regular student attendance through engaging instruction and positive communication with students and families.
Classroom Culture
- Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.
- Implement school-wide behavior expectations, character education, and positive behavior supports consistently.
- Build strong relationships with students while supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students by following all school policies and child protection procedures.
Family Engagement
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leaders to improve student outcomes.
- Participate in parent conferences, intervention meetings, IEP/IAT meetings, and other student support processes.
- Contribute to school-wide events, enrollment efforts, and community engagement activities.
Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in ongoing professional learning and school-based meetings.
- Maintain accurate student records, classroom documentation, and instructional materials.
- Uphold the mission, values, policies, and professional expectations of Performance Academies.
- Perform other duties that support the success of students and the school community.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Believes every child can achieve at high levels.
- Thrives in a structured school environment.
- Enjoys building relationships with students and families.
- Uses data to improve instruction.
- Values teamwork and continuous growth.
What We Offer
We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff.
All health benefits begin day one of employment!
- Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
- STRS participation for all school-based positions
- Multiple scheduled holiday breaks
- PTO & personal days
We offer competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance).
Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!
If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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Science Teacher Job Market in Ohio
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in science teacher jobs across Ohio.
- Valid Ohio teaching license with a science subject area endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- Bachelor's degree in education, a natural science discipline, or a closely related field
- Completion of an approved Ohio teacher preparation program with supervised student teaching experience
- Passing scores on the Ohio Assessments for Educators content area and pedagogy exams
- Ability to develop standards-aligned lesson plans meeting Ohio Learning Standards for science
- Experience integrating hands-on laboratory instruction and STEM practices into classroom teaching
Science Teacher Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a science teacher in Ohio?
To become a science teacher in Ohio, you must hold a valid Ohio teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The path requires completing a state-approved teacher preparation program, earning a bachelor's degree, and passing the relevant Ohio Assessments for Educators exams, which include both a content area test in your science specialty and a pedagogy assessment. Once those requirements are met, you apply for licensure through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Which companies hire science teachers in Ohio?
Employers hiring science teachers in Ohio right now include Educational Empowerment, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and Oakmont Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's large urban public school districts alongside charter networks and community college systems are consistently among the most active sources of science teaching openings across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most science teacher jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland account for the most science teacher openings in Ohio, driven by the concentration of large public school districts, charter networks, and higher education institutions in those metro areas. Columbus leads due to the sheer size of Columbus City Schools and the surrounding Franklin County suburban districts, while Cleveland and Cincinnati have major urban districts and regional community colleges that hire continuously.
Are there remote science teacher jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. About 20% of science teacher openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most science teaching roles require in-person lab instruction and direct student supervision. The science teaching positions most likely to allow remote work are online curriculum development roles and virtual school instructor positions, which make up a small share of total openings.
How can I get hired as a science teacher in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a state-approved teacher residency or student teaching placement through an Ohio university, which directly connects candidates to hiring districts. Ohio's large urban districts, including Columbus City Schools and Cleveland Metropolitan School District, regularly hire newly licensed teachers through new educator pipelines that accept candidates who have completed their licensure requirements but have limited classroom hours. Holding a provisional Ohio teaching license and demonstrating readiness through a strong student teaching portfolio strengthens a first application considerably. Candidates from adjacent roles like tutoring, informal science education, or instructional aide positions also make competitive transitions.
Where can I find and apply to science teacher jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to science teacher jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Search the available roles, find the positions that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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