8th - 12th Science Teacher

Educate Kansas is hiring a secondary Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in White City, KS. The position involves teaching various science subjects to small classes. Applicants must have a valid teaching license. The role offers a base salary of $41,200, benefits including health plan contributions, and a mentoring program for new teachers. The schools have a cooperative athletic program and a supportive community environment.
Rural Vista USD 481 • www.usd481.org

SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHER

USD 481 Rural Vista is seeking a secondary Science teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in White City, Kansas. Classes are small with most classes having less than 15 students.

This position currently teaches 8th-grade science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, and an upper level science elective. Must have a valid teaching license.

Newly hired teachers may choose to have their salaries divided into 13 payments, so they receive their first paycheck on August 15th.

White City High School and Hope High School coop together for sports and activities. Together, we are known as the Rural Vista Heat. We have several coaching/sponsorships available as well.

Rural Vista USD 481

Benefits Information

We currently offer $500 towards a single health plan through Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The district also provides 12 days a year for sick or personal leave plus an additional 3 professional days of your choice.

Salary Information

$41,200 base pay

Employer Information

Rural Vista, USD 481, is comprised of two K-12 schools, Hope Schools and White City Schools. If you are looking for small town connections with affordable housing and big city access, then Rural Vista is the place for you. Big city access is within an hour of both of our communities. With our 10:1 student to teacher ratio, we offer a great learning experience and opportunity for every student and educator. New teachers are also provided with a two-year in-house mentoring program.

Hope and White City high schools are 1:1, with Google ChromeBooks. We currently offer $500 towards a single health plan through Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The district also provides 12 days a year for sick or personal leave plus an additional 3 professional days of your choice. Please visit our district website to view the current negotiated agreement. https://www.usd481.org/documents/district/448352

Hope and White City schools are in a cooperative agreement for all athletic teams including; Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Track and Scholars Bowl. The Rural Vista Heat is a member of the Wheat State League. Both boys and girls teams have had tremendous success since the co-op began over 12 years ago, with multiple State tournament berths.