What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Science Teacher position at Success Academy?
Elementary School Science Teacher
Foster scientific thinking and curiosity in students while delivering a rigorous education.
Job Description:
We're seeking a passionate science teacher to join our team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods.
At Success Academy, our Science program ignites a passion in scholars for scientific thinking and curiosity. Scholars engage flexibly with different scientific disciplines, compelling them to see engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, and biology as all interdependent.
A background in education is not required. We provide extensive training and a proven curriculum so you can focus on working with your students.
Career Advancement and Skill Development:
- Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong relationships with students, families, and peers.
- Become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.
- Learn to assess and analyze data to chart student growth and tailor your teaching methods accordingly.
- Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to improve performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree before first day of work.
- Rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e., biology, chemistry, physics, engineering).
- Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations).
- Supervise a classroom of 20 students.
What We Look For:
- Drive for Excellence: Set ambitious goals and achieve them through hard work.
- Confidence and Presence: Take the lead and inspire others with passion and commitment.
- Passion for Content: Relish literature, science, history, and/or math and seek to deepen knowledge of subjects that interest you.
- Planning and Organizational Skills: Juggle multiple responsibilities and plan around competing priorities.
- Emotional Intelligence: Build trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Learner: Master new skills and welcome feedback and coaching.
- Grit and Determination: See setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Compensation:
Starting From: $65,000.00
Salary : $65,000
