Astronomy Teacher Jobs

An Astronomy Teacher in secondary education is responsible for teaching students about the fundamentals of astronomy, including celestial bodies, the universe, astronomical observations, and space exploration. They develop and implement lesson plans, create and grade assessments, and often facilitate engaging activities to bring astronomy to life, such as planetarium visits or telescope observation sessions. It is their duty to help students make connections between their studies and the wider universe, fostering a sense of wonder and interest in the field.

An Astronomy Teacher should have a strong background in Science, specifically in Physics or Astronomy, and typically require a bachelor's degree in these fields, in conjunction with a teaching certification. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, as well as the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is accessible and engaging for students. Prior to becoming an Astronomy Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Science Teacher, Tutor, or Research Assistant in the field of Astronomy.

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High School Earth Science/Biology Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago

We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management...

Teacher High School Earth Science (SY 25-26)

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago

Analyzes assessment data to refine teaching and learning experiences and inform instructional practices....

25/26 Sy - Ess Teacher - Inclusion (Cc #2177)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago

License and Certification Requirements: Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate. Possess current certification in Special Education....

25/26 Sy - Teacher, Ess Specialized Programs Cbt (Cc# 1762)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago

License and Certification Requirements: Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate. Possess a current certification in Special Education....

25/26 Sy - Ess Teacher - Inclusion (Cc #2266)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago

License and Certification Requirements: Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate. Possess current certification in Special Education....

25/26 SY ESS Teacher - Buckeye Union High School

  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 4 days ago

Works with staff to implement appropriate accommodations and modifications within the school setting to allow for student success Provides a safe learning environment with an effective classroom management...

25/26 Sy - Ess Teacher - Specialized Programs (2 Openings)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago

License and Certification Requirements: Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate. Possess a current certification in Special Education....

Teacher - ESS

  • Leonville, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Leonville, LA
  • 7 days ago

Develop/record lesson plans that are aligned to standards and content areas. Classroom Management Provide a safe environment that is conducive to learning....

25/26 Sy - Teacher, Ess Inclusion (Cc# 2369)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 11 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 11 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Possess an Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate. Possess a Bachelor's degree. Have an awareness of student needs; i.e., at-risk, ethnic, limited English proficient, exceptional....

Do you have a New York state teaching certification? If so, which certification(s) do you have?...

2025-2026 SY Certified: ESS Teacher- Success Seminar

  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 12 days ago

plans, instruction, and assessment aligned to Arizona Academic Standards Communicates with parents in a timely manner Presents accurate information Is highly qualified to teach the content area Uses...

25/26 Sy- Ess Teacher - Specialized Programs (2 Positions Available)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 18 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 18 days ago

License and Certification Requirements: Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate. Possess a current certification in Special Education....

25/26 Sy - Teacher, Ess Specialized Program (Cc# 1114)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 25 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 25 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Possess an Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate. Possess a Bachelor's degree. Have an awareness of student needs; i.e., at-risk, ethnic, limited English proficient, exceptional....

., as well as for the special education direct services....

25/26 Sy - Ess Teacher - Specialized Programs (Cc#2332)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 60+ days ago

License and Certification Requirements: Possess a Current Arizona Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate. Possess a current certification in Special Education....

Astronomy Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Astronomy
Introduction to Astronomy provides a quantitative introduction to the physics of the solar system, stars, the interstellar medium, the galaxy, and theuniverse, as determined from a variety of...
Physics, Astronomy, and Space: Teaching Secondary Science
Our world is increasingly driven by science and technology and, as a result, STEM is becoming a growing area of focus in education. On this course, youll learn how to impart key physics, space...
Becoming a Teacher
This course is for anyone thinking about becoming a teacher it will help you to decide if teaching is for you, give you a sense of what teaching is really like and help you to start writing your...

Salary for Astronomy Teacher Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Astronomy Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
37.9%
Doctorate Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
4.7%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.3%
Some High School
0.4%
Some College
0.2%

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