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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High School Physics Teacher (.4 FTE) for 2025-26

  • Piedmont, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Piedmont, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Valid California Single Subject Physics Teaching Credential with proper authorization, English Learner Authorization (or equivalent)....

Chemistry & Physics Teacher

  • Clinton, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, MO
  • 1 day ago

teacher for the 25-26 school year....

Upper School Physics Teacher

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago

Major Responsibilities: Teach 5 sections, including all levels of Physics. Experience teaching Engineering courses preferred....

Physics Teacher

  • Somerset, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 2 days ago

group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously. (6) Instructs...

Upper School Physics Teacher

  • Sandy Springs, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sandy Springs, GA
  • 2 days ago

Strong classroom management skills. Typical Duties Instruct four to five sections of Upper School Science courses. Develop lesson plans and monitor student performance....

High School Physics Teacher

  • Waynesville, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Waynesville, OH
  • 2 days ago

High School Physics Teacher Wayne Local Schools Wayne Local Schools - Waynesville, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education Job Details Job ID:...

High School Physics Teacher

  • NY
  • 3 days ago
  • NY
  • 3 days ago

Adeptness in differentiating instruction to fully support a diverse range of learners and readiness levels....

Physics Teacher @ West Park High School (2025-26)

  • Roseville, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a passionate Physics teacher who is dedicated to student success. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you....

Physics Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 3 days ago

Position Purpose : This position provides instruction for grades 9-12 in Physics....

LONG TERM-SUBSTITUTE PHYSICS TEACHER Immediate opening 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 3 days ago

Position Purpose : This position provides instruction for grades 9-12 in Physics....

school district by clicking here ( Organization Website Organization Address 3332 Newburg Rd Louisville, KY 40218 Vacancy ID 20242025 - 04650 Position Category High School Classroom Instructor Title Physics...

Chemistry/Physics Teacher (1.0 FTE, Burlingame High School Post # 25034)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 4 days ago

High School District is seeking qualified candidates for a 1.0 FTE Chemistry/Physics teacher opening at Burlingame High School for the 2025-2026 School Year....

High School Physics Teacher

  • Dayton, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 4 days ago

Openings as of 3/8/2025 High School Physics Teacher JobID: 30698 Position Type: High School Teaching/Science - Physics Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: Wayne Local Schools District: Wayne Local Schools...

Physics/ AP Physics Teacher

  • Bethel, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Bethel, ME
  • 5 days ago

The Physics teacher is a qualified, passionate, and innovative teacher with expertise in teaching the full range of a high school Physics curriculum with the opportunity to teach AP Physics....

Chemistry / Physics Teacher - Fillmore High School

  • Fillmore, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fillmore, CA
  • 6 days ago

in Chemistry, you will need 18 semester units or 9 upper division units in Physics to qualify for a board waiver....

Physics Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
46.9%
Doctorate Degree
29.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.7%
High School or GED
1.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.8%
Associate's Degree
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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