Physics Teacher Jobs

A Physics Teacher in secondary education is responsible for preparing and delivering lessons on physics to students aged between 12 and 18 years. They create lesson plans, assess students' understanding and progress, and provide support and guidance to students as needed. They also work with other faculty members and school administrators to develop curriculum and teaching methods. Their ultimate goal is to foster a love for physics and help students make real-world connections with the subject matter. Teachers have a thorough understanding of physics and often participate in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date with current teaching methodologies and latest advancements in the field.

Important skills for a Physics Teacher include strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex topics to students and interact with parents and faculty members. They should also have good organizational and planning skills. Certification requirements vary by region, but often include a bachelor's degree in Physics or a related field, a professional teaching qualification, and state licensure. Prior to becoming a Physics Teacher, one might have roles such as a Tutor or Teacher's Assistant, or work in a field related to physics such as a Lab Technician or Research Assistant.

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2025-2026 High School Physics Teacher

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 hours ago

This also includes responding to the individual needs of students by holding regular office hours, at least once a week, and planning for small group instruction (SGI) blocks, held during the school...

Interim HS Physics Teacher

  • New York City, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 6 hours ago

group instruction....

Physics Teacher

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent conferences, and school events....

25-26 Physics Teacher - Stella High Charter Academy

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

plans/overviews to administrator/coach Use California State and/or California Common Core standards to plan rigorous lessons Differentiate lesson plans for a variety of learners (kinesthetic, gifted...

High School Physics Teacher

  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago

High School Physics Teacher JobID: 15159 Position Type: Teacher, High School Education/Science - Physics Date Posted: 10/30/2024 Location: Various High Schools Date Available: 08/13/2025   Additional...

Physics Teacher

  • Arlington, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, MA
  • 1 day ago

Arlington High School seeks licensed Physics educator to provide science instruction in Grades 9-12. Candidates must have appropriate licensure and a willingness to learn and grow as an educator....

Physics Teacher - Certified 7-12 2023-2024

  • Yonkers, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY
  • 2 days ago

CSEE will do this by creating a challenging learning environment with high expectations for every child, emphasizing the basic subject areas of English-language arts, mathematics, social studies, and...

High School Physics Teacher (long-term sub, Aug. '25 - Dec. '26)

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Georgetown Day School, an independent day school in Washington, DC, seeks a part-time High School Physics teacher (long-term substitute) for the 2025-26 school year....

Physics Teacher

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 3 days ago

Huntington Beach Union High SD TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Required: A valid California teaching credential authorizing service at the secondary level in the subject areas assigned. Desirable: Personal...

Physics Teacher

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal Maintains daily lesson plans....

High School Physics Teacher

  • Irvine, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, KY
  • 4 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: Valid and appropriate Kentucky teaching certification. REPORTS TO: Principal JOB GOALS: To establish a learning situation for students that will meet the...

Physics Teacher at Westmont High School

  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago

Please begin an application even if you do not have all materials ready. You can update it as necessary. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be conducted when we have...

Physics Teacher - Albemarle High School - 2025-26 School Year

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago

Physics Teacher Albemarle High School 2025-26 School Year Teach • Lead • Inspire Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged...

2025-2026 High School Physics Teacher

  • Dorchester, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Dorchester, MA
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for an analytic, engaging, and rigorous 9th Grade Physics Teacher. This position reports to the High School Principal....

High School Physics Teacher

  • Irvine, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, KY
  • 5 days ago

School Physics Teacher Comments Follow the link above and click on the job icon to apply Estill County School District is an equal opportunity employer....

Physics Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Physics Fundamentals
This program will cover the basics of physics in accordance with the EASA Part-66 syllabus to fulfill the Cat B1/B2 license requirements. This course is on a basic level to get familiar with the...
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Salary for Physics Teacher Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Physics Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.5%
Doctorate Degree
29.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%
High School or GED
1.1%
Associate's Degree
0.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Physics Teachers
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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