Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person whose occupation is to instruct students in science: A science teacher is an educator who specializes in teaching scientific disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, physics, or general science, typically in a school or educational setting.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The science teacher demonstrated a chemical reaction for the class.
  • Our school is hiring a new science teacher for the middle school grades.

Advanced Usage

• "To work as a science teacher": To have the job of teaching science.

  • After graduating, she hopes to work as a science teacher in her hometown.

• "A dedicated science teacher": A science teacher who is very committed and passionate about their work.

  • The students benefited greatly from having a dedicated science teacher.

Variants and Related Words

• Science educator (n): A more formal term for a person who teaches science.

  • The conference was attended by many science educators.

• Science instructor (n): Another term for a teacher of science, often used in higher education or specific training contexts.

  • The lab safety course was led by a qualified science instructor.

Synonyms

• Science educator: A professional who teaches science.
• Science instructor: A person who provides instruction in science.

Related Phrases

• Head of science: A science teacher who leads the science department in a school.

  • Mr. Davies is the head of science at the high school.

• Student science teacher: A person who is training to become a science teacher, often through practical experience in a classroom.

  • The student science teacher is preparing his first lesson plan.

Noun

1. someone who teaches science