Biology Teacher Jobs in Scotch Plains, NJ

A Biology Teacher in secondary education is responsible for teaching students about the principles of biology. The teacher prepares lesson plans, conducts lectures, assigns homework, administers tests, and evaluates the students' performance. They also conduct experiments in the laboratory, demonstrating scientific concepts and supervising students' work. Additionally, they participate in student advising, curriculum development, and professional organizations related to biology education. They interact closely with other faculty members, staff, and parents to ensure the overall academic growth of their students.

Important skills for a Biology Teacher include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, thorough knowledge of the subject matter, patience, and the ability to motivate and engage students. They should have a valid teaching certification and preferably a specialization in biology. In terms of experience, a person may work as a Science Teacher, Laboratory Assistant, or a Tutor before becoming a Biology Teacher. These roles provide valuable experience in teaching, laboratory work, and student interaction which are integral parts of a Biology Teacher's job.

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Biology Teacher - Dover High School - 2025-2026

  • Dover, NJ (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dover, NJ (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

BIOLOGY TEACHER - DOVER HIGH SCHOOL - 2025-2026 JobID: 1430 Position Type: High School Teaching/Science - Biology Date Posted: 6/27/2025 Location: Dover High School Date Available: 08/25/2025 Closing...

High School Biology Summer School Teacher 2025

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

We offer a positive school environment, we value academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, we use proactive strategies for teaching appropriate behaviors, and we use project based learning to...

High School Biology Teacher

  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

High School Biology Teacher JobID: 212 Position Type: High School Teaching/Science - Biology Date Posted: 6/13/2025 Location: University Academy Charter High School Date Available: 09/02/2025 Additional...

Upper School Biology Teacher

  • Princeton, NJ (23 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (23 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

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Anticipated Life Science / Biology Teacher

  • Wayne, NJ (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

Anticipated Life Science / Biology Teacher JobID: 4134 Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/Science - Biology Date Posted: 6/5/2025 Location: Wayne Valley High School Date Available: 09/01/2025...

Life Science Educator American Museum Of Natural History

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

American Museum Of Natural History Life Science Educator The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to...

Biology Teacher Tenure Track

  • Cranford, NJ (3 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (3 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

biology lessons aligned with the high school curriculum and individualized education programs (IEPs)....

Life Science Educator

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human...

Biology Teacher - High School

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper is seeking qualified applicants for a High School Biology Teacher starting Fall 2025!...

Anticipated High School Biology Teachers

  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Openings as of 5/5/2025 Anticipated High School Biology Teachers JobID: 12842 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: District Date Available: 2025-2026 Closing Date: Until...

High School Biology Teacher

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (9 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (9 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/Science - Biology Date Posted: 1/7/2022 Location: South/East Campus   Must have Biology certification Attachment(s): Click here for Job Description...

High School Biology Teacher

  • Garfield, NJ (21 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Garfield, NJ (21 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

group instruction as needed....

Anticipated Biology Teacher

  • East Brunswick, NJ (14 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (14 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Anticipated Biology Teacher JobID: 3806 Position Type: Science/Biology Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: East Brunswick High School Date Available: 2025-26 School Year   Additional Information...

Biology Teachers At Abraham Clark High School

  • Roselle, NJ (5 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roselle, NJ (5 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Teacher(s) Job Summary: The position is a Science Biology Teacher at Abraham Clark High School for the 2025-2026 school year....

Special Education-Biology Teacher Grades 9-12, fte

  • Flanders, NJ (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Flanders, NJ (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Knowledge of best practices in differentiated instruction and blended learning. Application Procedure (see link below): Complete online application via Applitrack....

Demographic Data for Scotch Plains, NJ

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Salary for Biology Teacher Jobs in Scotch Plains, NJ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Biology Teachers in Scotch Plains, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
44.9%
Bachelor's Degree
27.5%
Doctorate Degree
18.9%
High School or GED
4.0%
Associate's Degree
1.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
Some High School
0.7%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Biology Teachers in Scotch Plains, NJ
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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