60 Science teacher jobs in Columbus, OH


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To become a science teacher for elementary school positions, you need a bachelor’s degree in education. For middle and high school positions, a degree in one of the sciences, such as chemistry, biology, or physics, serves as qualification. A master’s degree in teaching or education is a plus; a higher degree usually offers a higher pay scale. Teacher certification is required to teach at public schools, but may not be necessary for private school positions. Research the requirements in the state where you wish to work. Most schools also require you to be fingerprinted, pass a criminal background check, and complete continuing education courses throughout your career to maintain your teaching certificate. Meet with principals at schools in your area and ask other teachers to find job opportunities as a science teacher.

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Top Types Of Science Teacher Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Science Teacher positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Online Science Teacher

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

    An online science teacher provides instruction in science subjects in a virtual learning environment. You can teach students enrolled in an online school or offer a class to students who do some studies online and some at a physical school. Your duties include planning the curriculum for each class and uploading materials that students need for the lesson. Your responsibilities also involve interacting with students via chat or email to answer questions and provide guidance. You can offer online lessons in a science subject to secondary school students or at the college level. Some online teachers work from home, while others still come into an office at a school.

  • Middle School Science Teacher

    Salary range: $46,000 - $60,500

    A middle school science teacher provides instruction in science to students. Middle school grades can vary from state to state, but your duties usually involve teaching children in grades six through eight. Your responsibilities focus on basic science. You plan lessons, teach the class, assign homework, and use tests and quizzes to assess students’ knowledge of the subject. Middle school science courses often include hands-on work, so you also plan and oversee lab experiments and field trips. Middle school science does not focus on specific topics but offers a broad look at life sciences and earth sciences.

  • From Home Science Teacher

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

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  • Full Time Science Curriculum Writer

    Salary range: $46,500 - $69,000

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  • Charter School Teacher

    Salary range: $45,000 - $62,000

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  • Earth Science Teacher

    Salary range: $43,000 - $53,500

    An earth science teacher helps students with the study of earth science. Your job duties and responsibilities include providing instruction about geology, nature, the environment, meteorology, oceans and bodies of water, and other related subjects. Depending on the class, you may also teach students about planets and the solar system. An earth science teacher may perform research. Research may be a significant aspect of a science teacher’s career if you teach at a university level. At all levels, an earth science teacher needs to design a curriculum and write exams.

  • Fbi Chemistry

    Salary range: $38,000 - $51,000

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  • Vision Science

    Salary range: $38,500 - $52,000

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  • High School Teacher Accounting

    Salary range: $33,500 - $57,000

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  • Biology Chemistry Teacher

    Salary range: $46,000 - $63,000

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